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Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas prediction: Why Arkansas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Vanderbilt vs Arkansas predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Arkansas and Vanderbilt are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Arkansas a slight edge with a 52% win probability over Vanderbilt.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Vanderbilt and Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Arkansas a 52% chance of defeating Vanderbilt. Our predicted score is Vanderbilt 82-82 Arkansas.
According to our model, Arkansas (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 173.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
While there is no way for a men's college basketball game to end in a tie, our prediction of 82-82 is based on each team's average score in the above-mentioned simulations of Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Vanderbilt | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-105) | +1.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -102 |
| Total | o173.5 (-110) | u173.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Vanderbilt 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 +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Arkansas | -102 |
| Total | Under 173.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Arkansas to win.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between Arkansas and Vanderbilt at Bud Walton Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena
Conclusion
We predict Arkansas, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat Vanderbilt on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Vanderbilt 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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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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