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Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas prediction: Why Central Arkansas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/15/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Jacksonville vs Central Arkansas predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Central Arkansas will take on Jacksonville in men's college basketball action at Farris Center on Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Central Arkansas as the most likely winner of the Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Jacksonville and Central Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Central Arkansas a 79% chance of defeating Jacksonville. Our predicted final score has Central Arkansas winning 73-65.
According to our model, Central Arkansas (-8.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 136.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Jacksonville | Central Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-118) | -8.5 (-104) |
| Moneyline | +315 | -375 |
| Total | o136.5 (-105) | u136.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Central Arkansas -8.5 | -104 |
| Moneyline | Central Arkansas | -375 |
| Total | Over 136.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 136.5 total points.
Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Central Arkansas and Jacksonville at Farris Center is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Farris Center
Conclusion
We predict Central Arkansas, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Jacksonville on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Jacksonville vs. Central Arkansas insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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