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Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky prediction: Why Central Arkansas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/10/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Central Arkansas vs Eastern Kentucky predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Eastern Kentucky and Central Arkansas will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Baptist Health Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Central Arkansas a slight edge with a 53% win probability over Eastern Kentucky.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Central Arkansas and Eastern Kentucky 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Central Arkansas a 53% chance of defeating Eastern Kentucky. Our predicted final score has Central Arkansas winning 79-78.
According to our model, Eastern Kentucky (+1.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 156.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Arkansas | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -102 |
| Total | o156.5 (-112) | u156.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Eastern Kentucky +1.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Central Arkansas | -110 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Central Arkansas to win.
Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Eastern Kentucky and Central Arkansas at Baptist Health Arena is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Arkansas vs. Eastern Kentucky
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Baptist Health Arena
Conclusion
We predict Central Arkansas, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.
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