Tennessee State vs Arkansas Little Rock Basketball Odds

The Tigers will play the Trojans on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:00 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, Tennessee State and Arkansas Little Rock are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 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, Tennessee State currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Arkansas Little Rock is 97.67.
  • Away Tennessee State - Tennessee State starts this game with a 4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Arkansas Little Rock - Arkansas Little Rock meets Tennessee State boasting a 3-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Ohio Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Tennessee State currently ranks 2nd (0.667) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Arkansas Little Rock now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Tennessee State has a 0.615 overall win percentage, with Arkansas Little Rock matching up with a 0.357 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Tennessee State currently possesses 8-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Arkansas Little Rock has tallied a 5-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Oh, Tennessee State 8-5 overall, facing Arkansas Little Rock 5-9 on Saturday!

Both teams 2-1 in Ohio Valley Conference, conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

Tennessee State with a win streak, Arkansas Little Rock with a 3-game streak. 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.

Best Tigers at Trojans Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Tennessee State
Favorite

Arkansas Little Rock
Arkansas Little Rock has a -1.5 -114 point spread at BetRivers PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Tennessee State has a +1.5 -109 point spread at BetRivers PA. Tennessee State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetRivers has the best over line of 142.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 142.5 points. Risk $108 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Tennessee State
Favorite

Arkansas Little Rock
Arkansas Little Rock is the -129 moneyline favorite. Risk $129 to win $100 on Arkansas Little Rock at BetRivers. Tennessee State is the +105 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $105 on Tennessee State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Tennessee State vs Arkansas Little Rock College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Arkansas Little Rock is a -1.5 -114 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Tennessee State is a +1.5 -109 point spread underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Tennessee State vs Arkansas Little Rock College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 142.5 -115 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Tennessee State vs Arkansas Little Rock College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Arkansas Little Rock is a -129 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Tennessee State is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Tennessee State
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1/03/26 4:00pm EST
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Underdog Tennessee State - Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $91.74 at -109 odds.

A +1.5 Tennessee State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Arkansas Little Rock - Arkansas Little Rock bettors risk $100 to win $87.72 at -114 odds.

A -1.5 Arkansas Little Rock favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Tennessee State at Arkansas Little Rock Prop Bets

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Arkansas Little Rock
Team Total Points
TNST at ARLR
1/03/26 4:00pm EST
72.5 o -11472.5 u -125Bet
Tennessee State
Team Total Points
TNST at ARLR
1/03/26 4:00pm EST
70.5 o -12570.5 u -114Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Tennessee State, Arkansas Little Rock
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Tennessee State23-100.69710-210-715-5-0.750L1
Arkansas Little Rock12-200.3757-65-139-11+60.450L1

Tennessee State & Arkansas Little Rock 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.

Tennessee State Championship Odds
2026-27 Tennessee State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Arkansas Little Rock Championship Odds

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Tennessee State & Arkansas Little Rock Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Tennessee State vs Arkansas Little Rock 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 Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 4:00 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.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Tennessee State vs Arkansas Little Rock Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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