Kentucky vs Arkansas Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 20, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) drives against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half against at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Kentucky Wildcats
Arkansas Razorbacks
Team Records
14-7
16-5
Spread
+6.5 -105
-6.5 -115
Moneyline
+250
-310
Total
Over 161.5 (-108)
Under 161.5 (-112)
Where
Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR
When
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time
06:30 PM EST
TV
ESPN
The Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Bud Walton Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kentucky Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks prediction.
Kentucky Wildcats Recap
The Kentucky Wildcats come into this game looking to rebound from an 80-55 loss to Vanderbilt last time out to sit at 14-7 this season. After this game, Kentucky will head home for a game against Oklahoma.
Wildcats Have Five-Game Win Streak Snapped
Otega Oweh leads the Wildcats in scoring with 14.5 PPG along with 4.3 RPG and 2.2 APG while Denzel Aberdeen has 11.4 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 3.2 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists. Mouhamed Diabate has 11.1 PPG with 6.6 RPG and Jayden Quaintance has 10 PPG and 8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Kentucky so far this season. Collin Chandler has 9.7 PPG with 3.1 RPG and 2.8 APG while Malachi Moreno has 9.3 PPG with a team-high 6.8 RPG to lead the Wildcats on the glass this season. As a team, Kentucky is averaging 83.8 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field, 31.8% from three and 75.2% from the foul line this season.
Arkansas Razorbacks Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this game looking to build on their 83-79 win over Oklahoma last time out to sit at 16-5 this season. After this game, Arkansas will head on the road for a game against Mississippi State.
Razorbacks Win 3 In A Row
Darius Acuff Jr. leads Arkansas in scoring and assists with 18.9 PPG and 6.2 APG in addition to 3.3 RPG while Meleek Thomas has 14.2 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 3.2 APG this season. Trevon Brazile has 14.2 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Arkansas so far this season as Arkansas’ top rebounder. Karter Knox has 9.2 PPG with 5.2 RPG and Billy Richmond III has 9 PPG with 3.7 RPG and Malique Ewin has 8.5 PPG with 4.3 RPG. D.J. Wagner has 8.4 PPG with 2.8 APG as well this season. As a team, Arkansas is averaging 89.5 PPG on 48.7% shooting from the field, 38.3% from three and 75.4% from the foul line this season.
Kentucky Wildcats @ Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
Arkansas has won each of its last 18 games as an AP-ranked team at Bud Walton Arena.
Kentucky has lost each of its last seven night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last 11 night games at Bud Walton Arena.
Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win
Kentucky has won five of its last six games.
Arkansas has lost each of its last five Saturday games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last six Saturday night road games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
Each of Arkansas’ last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162+ points.
Each of Kentucky’s last four night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction
I’m on the Wildcats and the points. I just think Kentucky is not this many points off of Arkansas, and I think the look of the blowout loss to Vanderbilt has kind of influenced this line away from Kentucky. The Razorbacks are good but I think Kentucky battles and keeps this one respectable. Give me Kentucky and the points here.
