The No. 19 Tennessee Volunteers (10-3, 0-0 SEC) will try to build on a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks (10-3, 0-0 SEC) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Bud Walton Arena as just 2.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The matchup has an over/under of 157.5.
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Arkansas Cover -2.5 vs Tennessee -105
Arkansas vs. Tennessee betting lines
- Arkansas moneyline odds to win: -134
- Tennessee moneyline odds to win: +113
- Spread: Arkansas (-2.5)
- Total: 157.5
Arkansas statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Arkansas covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Arkansas covered nine times in 17 opportunities at home, and it covered four times in 10 opportunities in road games.
- In home games last year, the Razorbacks exceeded the over/under 41.2% of the time (seven of 17 games). They hit the over in 40% of games on the road (four of 10 contests).
- In home games last year, Arkansas won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 11-2 (.846). In away games, it was 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Razorbacks put up 76.8 points per game and allowed 71.4 last season, making them 95th in the nation offensively and 156th defensively.
- On the glass, Arkansas was 156th in college basketball in rebounds (32.4 per game) last season. It was 257th in rebounds conceded (32.3 per game).
- The Razorbacks were 124th in the nation in assists (14.2 per game) last year.
Arkansas betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-2-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.1 (48th in nation) | 41.9 (100th) | 34.2 (138th) | 31.8 (224th) | 18.1 (36th) | 9.3 (19th) |
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Tennessee statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Tennessee’s winning percentage against the spread at home last year was .529 (9-8-0). On the road, it was .455 (5-6-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Volunteers games finished over nine of 17 times at home (52.9%) last season, and four of 11 on the road (36.4%).
Last season stats
- The Volunteers posted 74.0 points per game last year (167th-ranked in college basketball), but they really thrived on defense, surrendering just 63.1 points per game (10th-best).
- With 27.5 rebounds allowed per game, Tennessee was 13th-best in college basketball. It ranked 105th in college basketball by pulling down 33.2 rebounds per contest.
- The Volunteers ranked 61st in the country with 15.4 dimes per game.
Tennessee betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 8-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.1 (48th in nation) | 37.8 (13th) | 41.3 (fourth) | 25.0 (second) | 19.8 (ninth) | 12.2 (226th) |
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