Arkansas Razorbacks vs LSU Tigers Picks and Predictions January 24th 2026

LSU heads to Fayetteville to face the #20 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET at Bud Walton Arena. It’s an SEC matchup on SECN. LSU comes in 13-6 with a respectable 4-4 road record, while Arkansas is 14-5 and has been perfect at home at 12-0, which is the biggest piece of context in the entire handicap.

Arkansas is laying 10.5 with a total of 163.5. That total is high, and the spread is essentially a bet that Arkansas’ offense plus Bud Walton’s home edge creates separation. LSU’s profile is interesting because they can score efficiently and get to the line, which is exactly how underdogs stay inside big numbers.

LSU Tigers vs #20 Arkansas Razorbacks Odds

These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor movement and shop for the best number on the latest college basketball odds.

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
LSU Tigers	+412	+10.5 (-111)	O 163.5
#20 Arkansas Razorbacks	-617	-10.5 (-114)	U 163.5

LSU Tigers Betting Form

LSU is coming off a 79-61 loss to Florida, and that result matters because it showed what LSU looks like when the offense gets pushed off rhythm. Michael Nwoko was efficient with 17 points on 70% shooting, but LSU didn’t get enough consistent creation around him. The better snapshot of LSU’s ceiling is the prior game, when they beat Missouri and Marquel Sutton went for 26. LSU can score when it’s getting clean looks and living at the stripe, and that’s what makes +10.5 playable.

The Tigers are an efficient shooting team. They rank 29th in field goal percentage at 49.1%, and they create points at the line, making 19.1 free throws per game, which ranks 25th. That combination is valuable as an underdog because it reduces reliance on hot three-point shooting. If LSU is getting to the line and finishing inside, they can survive the inevitable Arkansas runs. If you want the cleanest way to track LSU’s results and recent form while you’re shopping lines, the LSU stats and results hub keeps it organized.

The concern is defensive resistance. If LSU can’t string together stops, it can score well and still get buried because Arkansas will turn possessions into points quickly at home.

#20 Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Form

Arkansas just beat Vanderbilt 93-68 and did it without needing a single player to carry them. That’s the scary part. They’re deep, they rebound, and they can score from multiple spots. Arkansas averages 89.8 points per game, ranking 16th nationally, and their effective field goal percentage at 56.3% reflects how clean the offense has been.

Bud Walton is a real edge. Arkansas is 12-0 at home, and when they’re comfortable, they tend to play faster and with more aggression. That’s where spreads like -10.5 come from. The Razorbacks also have a strong profile as favorites, including an 8-2 ATS mark in those spots. That tells you they haven’t been sleepwalking through games where they’re expected to win.

The only thing I’m cautious about is that Arkansas’ pace and offensive confidence can inflate totals. If LSU is missing and Arkansas is running, you can get a game that feels over in the first ten minutes, which changes how the second half plays out.

LSU Tigers vs #20 Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup Breakdown

This matchup is about whether LSU can keep the possession battle close. LSU’s free throw creation is its best counter to Arkansas’ home scoring. If LSU is getting whistles and turning those into points, it slows Arkansas down and forces them to execute in the half court more often. If LSU isn’t getting to the line, Arkansas’ athleticism and tempo can overwhelm them.

The total at 163.5 is the tricky part. On paper, both teams can score, and Arkansas especially can push this toward the 80s. But totals this high often come down to one thing: does the underdog contribute efficiently. LSU has that potential because of its shooting profile, but if LSU hits a cold stretch, the total becomes fragile. Also, a blowout can work either way. Sometimes it pushes the Over because the favorite never stops scoring. Sometimes it drifts Under because the pace slows and benches take over. Thinking about those scripts matters as much as the raw averages. The sports betting strategy guide is a useful way to frame that game-state logic.

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LSU Tigers vs #20 Arkansas Razorbacks Predictions and Best Bets

My lean is LSU +10.5. I respect Arkansas’ home dominance, but LSU has the specific traits you want in a double-digit dog: efficient two-point scoring and free throw volume. If LSU can stay within range early and avoid the kind of turnover stretch that leads to a 12-0 run, they can lose by 6 to 10 and never feel completely dead.

On the total, I lean Under 163.5. It’s a high number, and it assumes LSU contributes at a strong level. If LSU’s offense looks more like the Florida game than the Missouri game, the Under becomes the better side even if Arkansas wins comfortably. The risk is Arkansas hanging 90 again, but at this price, I’d rather bet on LSU’s scoring volatility than bet on both teams landing near their ceiling.

Best Bet: LSU Tigers +10.5 (-111).

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