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Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock prediction: Why Tennessee State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tennessee State vs Arkansas-Little Rock predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Arkansas-Little Rock and Tennessee State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Jack Stephens Center on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Tennessee State a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Arkansas-Little Rock.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Tennessee State and Arkansas-Little Rock 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Tennessee State a 54% chance of beating Arkansas-Little Rock. Our predicted final score has Tennessee State winning 72-71.
According to our model, Arkansas-Little Rock (+1.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tennessee State | Arkansas-Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-102) | +1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -115 | -102 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock 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-Little Rock +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee State | -115 |
| Total | Under 144.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 144.5 total points.
Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Arkansas-Little Rock and Tennessee State at Jack Stephens Center is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Jack Stephens Center
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee State, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Tennessee State vs. Arkansas-Little Rock insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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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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