Arkansas vs Tennessee Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

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Tennessee (13-0) vs Arkansas (11-2)

January 4, 2025 at 01:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee -11.5 / Arkansas +11.5 — Over/Under:

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The Arkansas Razorbacks and Tennessee Volunteers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Food City Center. Here’s an Arkansas vs Tennessee Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas vs Tennessee Pick.

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Oakland and NC A&T, and they play Ole Miss, Florida, and LSU next. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 82.6 points on 51.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.5 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Adou Thiero is averaging 17.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Boogie Fland is averaging 15.9 points and 6.2 assists. DJ Wagner is the third double-digit scorer and Johnell Davis is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 28.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.

Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview

The Tennessee Volunteers beat Norfolk State and Middle Tennessee, and they play Florida, Texas, and Georgia next. The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 80.2 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 56.2 points on 34.7 percent shooting. Chaz Lainer is averaging 19.6 points and 3 rebounds, while Jordan Gainey is averaging 11.8 points and 1.8 assists. Zakai Zeigler is the third double-digit scorer and Igor Milicic Jr. is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 24.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win

  • Tennessee has won each of its last eight games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
  • Arkansas has lost 11 of its last 12 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
  • Arkansas has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

  • Arkansas has won each of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Arkansas’ last eight games against the Southeastern Conference has produced a total of 146+ points.
  • Six of Tennessee’s last seven day games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Arkansas vs Tennessee Injury Report

Johnell Davis is questionable for Arkansas with a wrist injury. Davis, who is the fourth-leading scorer for the Razorbacks, hasn’t played since December 14. Tennessee will be without Cameron Carr and JP Estrella, while Jahmai Mashack is questionable with a finger injury. 

Arkansas vs Tennessee Prediction

The Arkansas Razorbacks are a talented team that’s played well at both ends of the floor, so seeing this line is a bit of a surprise. However, Arkansas has had issues on the road this season. That includes getting rocked by Illinois and barely beating Miami. The Tennessee Volunteers are undefeated at home on the season, and they’re 8-4-1 ATS. In a lot of those games, the Vols were big favorites. Oddsmakers are telling you what they think of Arkansas in this spot with a neon light sign. Guess you just have to trust them. Give me Tennessee in a home beatdown.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Tennessee -11.5

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