Tennessee vs Arkansas Basketball Odds

The Volunteers will play the Razorbacks on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 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 and Arkansas 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 currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Arkansas is 97.67.
Away Tennessee - Tennessee starts this game with a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
Home Arkansas - Arkansas meets Tennessee boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Tennessee currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the SEC Conference, with Arkansas now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 SEC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Tennessee has a 0.769 overall win percentage, with Arkansas matching up with a 0.769 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Tennessee currently possesses 10-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Arkansas has tallied a 10-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, Tennessee and Arkansas clash in battle on Saturday, January 3rd!

Both teams with 10-3 overall standings, conference record crucial for tournament seeds.

Tennessee riding high with 3-game win streak, while Arkansas coming off recent victory. 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 Volunteers at Razorbacks Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Tennessee	Favorite Arkansas
+1.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-1.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Arkansas has a -1.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Tennessee has a +1.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Tennessee is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
158.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	158.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 158.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 158.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Tennessee	Favorite Arkansas
+110 BetMGM Bet	-135 BetMGM Bet

Arkansas is the -135 moneyline favorite. Risk $135 to win $100 on Arkansas at BetMGM. Tennessee is the +110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $110 on Tennessee. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

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

Arkansas is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Tennessee is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

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

The best over line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

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

Arkansas is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Tennessee is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Tennessee Arkansas 1/03/26 3:00pm EST	+1.5 -105 -1.5 -115

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Underdog Tennessee - Tennessee bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

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

Favorite Arkansas - Arkansas bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

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

Tennessee at Arkansas Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Tennessee Arkansas First to 5 Points 1/03/26 3:00pm EST	-110 -125 Bet
Tennessee Arkansas First to 10 Points 1/03/26 3:00pm EST	-110 -125 Bet
Tennessee Arkansas First to 15 Points 1/03/26 3:00pm EST	-110 -125 Bet
Tennessee Arkansas Game to Overtime 1/03/26 3:00pm EST	Yes +750 No -2500 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Tennessee, Arkansas
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#15 Arkansas	16-5	0.762	13-0	2-3	6-2	+0.5	0.750	W3
Tennessee	14-6	0.700	10-1	2-3	4-3	+2	0.571	W2

Tennessee & 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.

Tennessee Championship Odds

2025-26 Tennessee NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Arkansas Championship Odds

2025-26 Arkansas NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Tennessee & Arkansas Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Tennessee vs Arkansas College Basketball Game

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 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Tennessee vs Arkansas Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tennessee vs Arkansas Game.
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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