Check out our free Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Razorbacks pick and preview for this CFB week 6 game in Fayetteville. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 6 CFB matchup.
This Tennessee vs. Arkansas matchup is set for Saturday, October 5th, with a 7:30 ET kick from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. ESPN is handling the broadcast as Tennessee enters the game with a 4-0 record this season. The Razorbacks are 3-2, and the Vols are the heavy favorite at -13.5 points. The over/under line is currently set at 60 points.
Volunteers vs. Razorbacks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: Tennessee Volunteers at Arkansas Razorbacks
- Where: Fayetteville at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
- Date: Saturday, October 5th
- Betting Odds TENN -13.5, TENN -555 | ARK +390 O/U 60
Volunteers Preview:
Undefeated at 4-0, Tennessee heads into Week 6 against Arkansas ranked 5th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 15.3% chance of winning the Southeastern. The Volunteers are projected to make the playoff with a 78.2% probability, the 4th highest in the nation, and have an 18.0% chance of reaching the national championship game.
Tennessee has covered the spread in all three games this season, with an average scoring margin of +47 points. They’ve been favored in three of their four games and are 3-0 against the spread as the favorite.
The over/under line for this week is 60 points, slightly above their average line of 59.3. Tennessee’s over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 61 points per contest.
Volunteers Offense Breakdown
Tennessee’s offense has been dominant this season, leading the nation with 54 points per game as they head into week 6 against Arkansas. They are ranked 15th in our offensive power rankings, and their rushing attack has been their strength, averaging 293.5 yards per game on 48.5 attempts.
Dylan Sampson has rushed for 449 yards, scoring 10 touchdowns while averaging 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 892 yards, completing 69.3% of his passes with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. His passer rating is 119. Dont'e Thornton Jr. leads the receivers with 242 yards and three touchdowns.
Volunteers Team Defense
Tennessee's defense has been impressive this season, ranking second in the nation by allowing just 7 points per game. They’ve also given up only 67 rushing yards per game, which is the sixth-lowest in the country, and 125.2 passing yards per game, also ranking sixth.
In their recent game against Oklahoma, Tennessee’s defense allowed just 15 points and 11 first downs. Oklahoma ran the ball 32 times for 130 yards and completed 10 passes for 161 yards, but Tennessee’s defense didn’t allow a passing touchdown.
Razorbacks Preview:
Undefeated at 4-0, Tennessee heads into Week 6 against Arkansas ranked 5th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 15.3% chance of winning the Southeastern. The Volunteers are projected to make the playoff with a 78.2% probability, the 4th highest in the nation, and have an 18.0% chance of reaching the national championship game.
Tennessee has covered the spread in all three games this season, with an average scoring margin of +47 points. They’ve been favored in three of their four games and are 3-0 against the spread as the favorite.
The over/under line for this week is 60 points, slightly above their average line of 59.3. Tennessee’s over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 61 points per contest.
Razorbacks Offense Breakdown
Arkansas’ offense ranks 38th in our power rankings heading into week 6, and they are 28th in points per game, scoring 35.8. Their rushing attack is a key strength, with 214 yards per game on 39.8 attempts, ranking 17th nationally. Ja'Quinden Jackson leads the ground game with 509 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored nine touchdowns.
Quarterback Taylen Green has thrown for 1,236 yards, but Arkansas ranks 103rd in passer rating, and Green has five touchdowns and five interceptions. The Razorbacks are 16th in passing yards per game, with 283, and they are 5th in third-down conversion rate at 55.4%. Andrew Armstrong leads the receivers with 420 yards on 29 catches.
Razorbacks Team Defense
Arkansas’ defense has been strong against the run this season, allowing just 93.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 22nd nationally. In their recent game against Texas A&M, they gave up 137 rushing yards on 36 attempts and 163 passing yards, allowing two passing touchdowns.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56.6% of their passes against Arkansas, averaging 226.4 passing yards per game. The defense is ranked 38th in the country, giving up 20.2 points per game so far this season.
Volunteers vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Tennessee has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 27 points per game while allowing 24. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Across their last three home contests, Arkansas has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 24 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Arkansas Razorbacks have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Tennessee Volunteers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks +13.5 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
