Arkansas vs Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

On Saturday, the No. 23-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks visit Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee for a Southeastern Conference clash with the No. 1-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Arkansas is 11-2 overall and will make its season debut in the SEC Saturday. The Razorbacks defeated Oakland 92-62 on Monday and have won each of the last six. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

Adou Thiero leads Arkansas in scoring and rebounding, averaging 17.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Boogie Fland is second in scoring and the leader in assists with averages of 15.9 points and 6.2 assists per game. Arkansas has only two players averaging double figures in scoring and scores an average of 82.5 points per game. The Razorbacks shoot 51.5% overall and 36.8% from 3-point territory.

The Tennessee Volunteers look to keep a perfect record intact with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting Arkansas. Tennessee is 13-0 and will also be making its season debut in the SEC. The Volunteers defeated Norfolk State 67-52 on Tuesday. Chaz Lanier was the leading scorer for Tennessee with 24 points. Tennessee's average winning margin thus far this season is 23.9 points per game.

Chaz Lanier scores an average of 19.6 points per game to lead Tennessee. Igor Milicic leads the Volunteers in rebounding, averaging 8.2 per game and Zakai Zeigler is the leader in assists, averaging 8.1 per game. Tennessee has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Volunteers score an average of 80.1 points per game shooting 48.9% overall and 35.5% from 3-point territory.

The Tennessee Volunteers will extend their winning streak to open the regular season to 14 with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting Arkansas. The Volunteers have covered the number in eight of the first 13 this season. Tennessee scores an average of 80.2 points per game on 48.9% shooting. The Volunteers’ defense is second in the nation in points allowed at 56.2 per game and second in field goal shooting percentage allowed at 34.7%. Final Score Prediction, Tennessee Volunteers win and cover ATS 81-62.