The Tennessee Volunteers will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This Southeastern Conference game will be held at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, and will air on ESPN2. The Razorbacks are favored with a spread of -2.5, while the Volunteers are the underdogs with a spread of +2.5.

Tennessee vs. Arkansas Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Arkansas -2.5. Arkansas has a strong ATS record at 9-4, and they are unbeaten at home this season. This gives them an edge over Tennessee.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 157.5. Arkansas averages 90.5 points per game, and both teams have a combined O/U record of 14-12. This suggests a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The game between Tennessee Volunteers and Arkansas Razorbacks will be held at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR.
• Arkansas Razorbacks are the favorites with a spread of -2.5, while Tennessee Volunteers have a spread of +2.5.
• Tennessee Volunteers have a perfect 1-0 record as an underdog in straight-up games this season.
• Arkansas Razorbacks have a strong record as favorites, winning all 7 games in this role.
• The over/under for the game is set at 157.5, with Arkansas hitting the over in all their last 3 games.

Tennessee vs Arkansas Preview

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Tennessee Volunteers will visit the Arkansas Razorbacks in a Southeastern Conference game. Both teams have a record of 10-3, making this a competitive matchup. The Razorbacks hold a slight edge as the home team, with a spread of -2.5. The game will take place at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

The Volunteers have shown strong performances recently, winning their last three games by significant margins. Their latest victory was a 105-54 win over South Carolina State. On the other hand, the Razorbacks are also coming off a big win, defeating James Madison 103-74. With both teams ranked closely at #19 and #18, this game is expected to be a close contest. The Razorbacks are favored on their home court, but the Volunteers are ready for the challenge.

Arkansas Razorbacks: A Strong Home Team

The Arkansas Razorbacks have a strong record this season. They are ranked 18th in the AP poll. Their conference is the Southeastern Conference. At home, the Razorbacks are unbeaten with a 9-0 record. This makes them a tough team to beat at Bud Walton Arena. Their overall season record stands at 10-3. In their recent games, the Razorbacks scored over 100 points twice. They beat James Madison Dukes by 29 points and Queens Royals by 28 points. These high-scoring games show their offensive strength.

Tennessee Volunteers: Ready for the Challenge

The Tennessee Volunteers hold a 10-3 record this season. They are ranked 19th in the AP poll. In the Southeastern Conference, they have a balanced performance at home and away. Tennessee has played well in recent home games. They scored 105 points against South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Volunteers also won against Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs by 42 points. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is a key player for Tennessee. He averages 17.8 points per game. His shooting percentage is 43%, and he leads the team in assists.

Final Betting Pick

Arkansas is a strong pick against the spread at -2.5. They have not lost at home this season, with a perfect 9-0 record. This makes them a tough team to beat at Bud Walton Arena.

The over 157.5 is a solid choice given both teams’ scoring abilities. Arkansas averages 90.5 points per game, while Tennessee scores 83.9 points per game. With both teams having a combined O/U record of 14-12, a high-scoring game is likely.

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