In this article we will formulate an Arkansas vs Tennessee prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 10th at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks are 2-3 (0-2) this season after they lost to Texas A&M by a score of 34-7 last week. Arkansas cut the deficit to 14-7 in the first quarter, but they trailed 24-7 at halftime and were shutout in the second half in the loss. The Razorbacks were out gained by a total of 401-214, went 3-10 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. KJ Jackson threw for 111 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Chris Marshall caught seven passes for 76 yards and one score. Sutton Smith rushed six times for 41 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, Arkansas defeated Tulsa by a score of 34-6, but lost to Georgia by a score of 45-17 before that. The Razorbacks have scored 19.8 points per game with 242.8 passing yards and 92.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.4 points against per game this season. KJ Jackson has thrown for 1,038 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 4-1 (1-1) this year after they defeated Auburn by a score of 24-14 in their last game. Tennessee trailed 7-3 at halftime, but they scored 21 points in the second half to escape with the win and cover. The Volunteers were out gained by a total of 345-323, went 3-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. George MacIntyre threw for 86 yards, while Mike Matthews had four receptions for 57 yards. DeSean Bishop rushed 34 times for 220 yards and three scores in the win.
Prior to that game, Tennessee lost to Texas by a score of 20-17, but did beat Kennesaw State by a score of 42-9 before that. The Volunteers have scored 36.8 points per game with 174.4 passing yards and 240.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 15.2 points against per game this season. George MacIntyre has thrown for 148 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions this year.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- The underdog has won three of the last four games between Tennessee and Arkansas.
- Tennessee has lost four of its last five October road games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Tennessee and Arkansas.
- Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- The home team has won the first quarter in four of Arkansas’ last five games.
- The home team has won the first half in nine of Arkansas’ last 10 games.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 17 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last 13 games against conference opponents.
- Arkansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Arkansas’ last four games.
- Tennessee has won the first quarter in four of its last five October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arkansas has lost the first half in each of its last six home games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee’s last five games against teams from Arkansas have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between Tennessee and Arkansas have gone UNDER the total points line.
Arkansas Razorbacks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Chris Marshall is one of only six players in the FBS to record 500 receiving yards with less than 40 receptions this season.
Tennessee Volunteers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, DeSean Bishop ranks T6th amongst FBS players for rushing touchdowns (7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.2).
- Arkansas ranks 134th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (92.2).
- Tennessee ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Tennessee ranks T4th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (12.6).
Arkansas vs Tennessee Prediction
Tennessee comes into this matchup with a 4-1 record on the year, with their only loss coming by three points against Texas. Arkansas is 2-3 on the season and they have just one FBS win on the year. The Razorbacks have been pretty bad to start the campaign, as they have allowed 34+ points in three of their last four games. The Tennessee passing game is a disaster right now, but their rushing attack is great and the defense has been strong. Take the Volunteers to cover here.