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Tennessee Volunteers look to extend winning streak against Arkansas Razorbacks in SEC clash

The upcoming SEC clash between Arkansas and No. 4 Tennessee will be an early test for the Razorbacks as they look to establish themselves in the college football season. The Volunteers, coming off a strong win over Oklahoma, are favored to win by 13.5 points in a game that is set to take place at Razorback Stadium at 7:30 EST on Saturday night. Arkansas will seek to bounce back from a recent loss to Texas A&M and make a statement against a formidable opponent in Tennessee.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Volunteers -540 | Razorbacks +400
• Spread: Volunteers -13.5 (-110) | Razorbacks +13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 58 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 84%.

Tennessee vs Arkansas Stats

Tennessee Volunteers

The fourth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are coming off a bye week after a hard-fought win against Oklahoma on the road. Despite a close game, the Vols have been dominating this season, with a top-scoring offense and a strong defense that has only allowed an average of 7 points per game. Junior RB Dylan Sampson has been a standout player, ranking second in the nation for rushing touchdowns. Head coach Josh Heupel praised Sampson's growth and improvement this season. On the defensive side, DB Jakobe Thomas has been making key plays, with interceptions and tackles. Overall, Tennessee is ranked second in offense and fifth in defense, with a perfect 4-0 record this season.

Arkansas Razorbacks Analysis

The Arkansas Razorbacks experienced a setback against Texas A&M after a strong showing against Auburn. Despite a solid defensive performance, allowing 297 yards and holding the Aggies to 4-13 on third down conversions, they struggled to contain big plays. Head coach emphasized the need to eliminate these big plays to secure a win. The offense has been less effective in recent games, averaging 20.5 points in their last two outings. They managed 379 yards against A&M, with 279 from passing, but struggled on third downs. However, they have been successful overall this season, converting 55.4% of their third down chances. The team ranks fourth in the SEC for yards per game and QB Taylen Green ranks third in passing yards. The Razorbacks have a power ranking of 87 and are currently 3-2 (4-1 ATS) overall. Tennessee has historically performed well against Arkansas, winning their last three matchups.

Tennessee Volunteers face tough challenge as Arkansas Razorbacks look to extend winning streak

The Tennessee Volunteers have historically been dominant against the Arkansas Razorbacks, winning 13 out of their 18 encounters. However, Arkansas is currently on a three-game winning streak against Tennessee, with their most recent matchup taking place in 2020. Despite Arkansas losing twice this season to ranked opponents by an average of six points per game, they have shown promise in competing with top teams. On the other hand, Tennessee boasts a perfect record of 2-0 against ranked opponents, including a recent victory over Oklahoma. The Razorbacks have demonstrated the ability to keep up with formidable opponents, particularly with a strong defensive effort against key players. Tennessee's track record of 4-0 ATS this season suggests they are a strong contender, but Arkansas at 4-1 ATS could be a promising bet. In this matchup, taking the Razorbacks with the points may be a wise choice.

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