Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas Basketball Odds

The Dolphins will play the Bears on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Jacksonville and Central Arkansas are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Jacksonville currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Central Arkansas is 96.33.
  • Away Jacksonville - Jacksonville starts this game with a 1-9 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the ASUN Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Central Arkansas - Central Arkansas meets Jacksonville boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the ASUN Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Jacksonville currently ranks 4th (0.250) in the ASUN Conference, with Central Arkansas now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ASUN Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Jacksonville has a 0.353 overall win percentage, with Central Arkansas matching up with a 0.412 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Jacksonville currently possesses 6-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Central Arkansas has tallied a 7-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Jacksonville faces Central Arkansas in a magical matchup on Thursday.

With 6-11 and 7-10 records, both teams are looking to boost their standings. Conference records are crucial for determining tournament seeds. Jacksonville is 1-3 in the ASUN, while Central Arkansas is 2-2.

Jacksonville has won their last game, while Central Arkansas has lost two in a row. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail in this enchanting battle of the hardwood!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Jacksonville
Favorite

Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas has a -7.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Jacksonville has a +7.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Jacksonville is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 135.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 135.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Jacksonville
Favorite

Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas is the -350 moneyline favorite. Risk $350 to win $100 on Central Arkansas at BetMGM. Jacksonville is the +275 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $275 on Jacksonville. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th, 2026?

Central Arkansas is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Jacksonville is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th, 2026?

The best over line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th, 2026?

Central Arkansas is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Jacksonville is a +275 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Jacksonville
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Underdog Jacksonville - Jacksonville bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +7.5 Jacksonville underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.

Favorite Central Arkansas - Central Arkansas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -7.5 Central Arkansas favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Jacksonville at Central Arkansas Prop Bets

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Jacksonville
Central Arkansas
First to 5 Points
1/15/26 7:30pm EST
+110-155Bet
Jacksonville
Central Arkansas
First to 10 Points
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+130-185Bet
Jacksonville
Central Arkansas
First to 15 Points
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+140-200Bet
Jacksonville
Central Arkansas
Game to Overtime
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Yes +875No -5000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Jacksonville, Central Arkansas
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Central Arkansas17-100.63013-14-912-2+10.857W10
Jacksonville10-180.3577-32-145-10+8.50.333L1

Jacksonville & Central Arkansas Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Jacksonville Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Jacksonville YR: futures available

Central Arkansas Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Central Arkansas YR: futures available

Jacksonville & Central Arkansas Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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