Vanderbilt vs Arkansas Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Vanderbilt vs Arkansas Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arkansas Razorbacks Preview

Arkansas Razorbacks have a 13-5 record this season and are tied in the 6th place of the SEC. They have a 10-0 home record and are coming off a 90-76 away loss against Georgia. Their previous three games were a 108-74 home win against South Carolina, a 95-73 away loss against Auburn and a 94-87 away win against Ole Miss.

Offensively, Arkansas averages 89.7 points per game, while allowing 77.4 points per game defensively. The Razorbacks shoot with 49% from the field and grab 37.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. They average 5.1 blocks per game and 8.2 steals per game defensively.

Darius Acuff Jr. leads Arkansas in scoring, with an average of 19.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.6% from the field and 80.5% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 6.3 per game. Trevon Brazile is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.4 per game.

Vanderbilt Commodores Preview

Vanderbilt Commodores have a 16-2 record this season and are tied in the 3rd place of the SEC. They have a 4-1 road record and are coming off a 98-94 home loss against Florida. Their previous three games were a 80-64 away loss against Texas, a 84-73 home win against LSU and a 96-90 home win against Alabama.

Offensively, Vanderbilt averages 91.4 points per game, while allowing 73.9 points per game defensively. The Commodores shoot with 50% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.1 assists per game. They average 5.2 blocks per game and 9.4 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Tanner leads Vanderbilt in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 87.1% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 5.2 per game. Devin McGlockton is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.1 per game.

Vanderbilt Commodores @ Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

• Arkansas has won each of its last 16 games as an AP-ranked team at Bud Walton Arena.
• Vanderbilt has lost 31 of its last 37 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last 14 games as an AP-ranked team at Bud Walton Arena.

Why the Vanderbilt Commodores will win

• Vanderbilt has won 16 of its last 18 games.
• Arkansas has lost six of its last seven night games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• Vanderbilt has won the first half in 17 of its last 19 games.

Total Points Facts

• Nineteen of Arkansas’ last 20 night games against AP-ranked opponents at Bud Walton Arena have produced a total of 174 or fewer points.
• Each of Vanderbilt’s last eight road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 170 or fewer points.

Vanderbilt vs Arkansas Prediction

In this Vanderbilt vs Arkansas Prediction, Arkansas is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Vanderbilt has been the better team this season with just two defeats in 18 games played and have been almost perfect on the road, but they have back-to-back losses and have failed to cover their last three games. Arkansas has been undefeated at home and are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread, so I like them at home in this matchup. Take Arkansas on the moneyline.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Arkansas ML