Tennessee Volunteers
Basketball NCAAB Sat 3 Jan 15:00
Arkansas Razorbacks
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Arkansas

The Tennessee Volunteers face the Arkansas Razorbacks, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 3.

Hogs Look Set for Victory

For a value bet, head to the Moneyline where you can back Arkansas to beat Tennessee. We really like this pick and it's currently available at a juicy -141.

8 Tennessee Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Tennessee Volunteers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 105-54 triumph against South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Arkansas Razorbacks won their last game which was at home. It was a 103-74 triumph against James Madison Dukes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 76-52 win for Tennessee when they last played Arkansas. Tennessee have triumphed in their previous four matchups against Arkansas. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arkansas 26-8 3058 2723 335 20-3 6-5 5W
Tennessee 22-11 2622 2289 333 16-5 6-6 1L
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Tennessee vs Arkansas Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Tennessee vs Arkansas, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Arkansas to simply achieve a victory in this college showdown. Our pick can be taken at -141 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Tennessee vs Arkansas stats:

  • Arkansas have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Arkansas have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Tennessee have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Hogs Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Those who are looking for more value when backing Arkansas should consider the spread. Place a bet on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nate Ament Over 2.5 Assists +145 BetMGM logo

Nate Ament (Tennessee) can be wagered to rack up Over 2.5 assists at +145. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.

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Darius Acuff Jr. Under 6.5 Assists -154 BetMGM logo

Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) can be backed to register Under 6.5 assists at -154. Should you agree with our verdict that the total is too high, you can bet this Player Assists wager.

Latest Darius Acuff Jr. Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Arkansas
Totals Over 155.5
Player Assists Nate Ament Over 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Arkansas on the moneyline followed by Over 157.5. Add in Nate Ament (Tennessee) to get Over 2.5 assists.

A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee Tennessee logo 79 - 81 Arkansas logo Arkansas

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Hogs to secure a 81-79 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Tennessee vs Arkansas Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

There’s the opportunity to back Arkansas at -130 on the Moneyline although Tennessee are priced up at betting odds of +108. The sportsbooks award a 48% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 157.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 157.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Darius Acuff Jr. Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Darius Acuff Jr. is available at -123 to rack up Over 17.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -104 is available.

Player Points
Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas)
Over 17.5
-123
Under 17.5
-104
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Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)
Over 17.5
-111
Under 17.5
-116
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Nate Ament (Tennessee)
Over 14.5
-123
Under 14.5
-105
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Meleek Thomas (Arkansas)
Over 13.5
-102
Under 13.5
-127
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Player Assists
Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+108
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Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-130
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Nate Ament (Tennessee)
Over 2.5
+145
Under 2.5
-189
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Player Rebounds
Trevon Brazile (Arkansas)
Over 6.5
-119
Under 6.5
-109
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Nate Ament (Tennessee)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-100
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Felix Okpara (Tennessee)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-145
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Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-164
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tennessee logo Tennessee Stats
Arkansas logo Arkansas Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida 26-7 2864 2376 488 18-3 8-4 1L
Arkansas 26-8 3058 2723 335 20-3 6-5 5W
Vanderbilt 26-8 2936 2557 379 15-3 11-5 1L
Alabama 23-9 2935 2671 264 15-6 8-3 1L
Georgia 22-10 2874 2533 341 15-6 7-4 1L
Tennessee 22-11 2622 2289 333 16-5 6-6 1L
Texas A&M 21-11 2807 2546 261 14-5 7-6 1L
Missouri 20-12 2549 2411 138 15-4 5-8 3L
Kentucky 21-13 2746 2510 236 16-6 5-7 1L
Texas 18-14 2681 2458 223 13-7 5-7 3L
Oklahoma 19-15 2813 2621 192 13-5 6-10 1L
Auburn 17-16 2730 2620 110 14-6 3-10 1L
LSU 15-17 2606 2512 94 10-9 5-8 4L
Ole Miss 15-20 2656 2664 -8 9-9 6-11 1L
Mississippi State 13-19 2484 2618 -134 9-10 4-9 6L
South Carolina 13-19 2398 2447 -49 11-8 2-11 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak