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LSU vs. Arkansas prediction: Why Arkansas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get LSU vs Arkansas predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Arkansas will face LSU in men's college basketball action at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday, beginning at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Arkansas as the most likely winner of the LSU vs. Arkansas game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
LSU vs. Arkansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between LSU and Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Arkansas an 83% chance of defeating LSU. Our predicted final score has Arkansas winning 87-75.
According to our model, Arkansas (-10.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 163.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
LSU vs. Arkansas odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | LSU | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +470 | -550 |
| Total | o163.5 (-110) | u163.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
LSU vs. 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 | Arkansas -10.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | LSU | +470 |
| Total | Under 163.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Arkansas -10.5 at the spread.
LSU vs. Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Arkansas and LSU at Bud Walton Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: LSU vs. Arkansas
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena
Conclusion
We predict Arkansas, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat LSU on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate LSU vs. Arkansas insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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