Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Razorbacks

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Razorbacks (+13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Tennessee Volunteers (4-0) are hitting the road to Razorback Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024 where they will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (3-2). Tennessee opens this game as 13.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 60.

The Tennessee Volunteers step onto the field holding a record of 4-0 for this year. In their last contest, the Volunteers played against the Oklahoma Sooners and earned the victory with a final of 25-15. When all was said and done, they had 73 plays which gave them a total of 345 yds. The Tennessee Volunteers ran the football 52 different times and recorded 151 yds, earning them an average of 2.9 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Volunteers gave up 36 yds on 34 attempts, which is an average of 1.1 yds per rush allowed. Tennessee relinquished 18 completions on 34 tries for a total of 186 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.9%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Tennessee Volunteers are sitting at 54.0 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 290.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 4th in D-1. The Volunteers have racked up 2,263 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Tennessee has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. Tennessee has compiled 104 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 28 infractions for 258 yds. They have turned the football over 5 different times.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Volunteers have conceded 501 yds which ranks them 3rd in the country. They are allowing 125.3 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 57.5%. Overall, they have allowed 176.0 yards per outing which puts them 1st in the nation. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.6 yards per run and 50.8 rushing yards per game for the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 203 running yards through 4 games. The Volunteers sit in 3rd in the nation regarding team defense, conceding 7.0 points per game.

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The Razorbacks come into this game with a record of 3-2 for this year. In their last game, the Razorbacks took a defeat with a final score of 21-17 when they faced the Texas A&M Aggies. The Razorbacks finished with a total of 379 yds while running 71 plays (5.3 yds per play). Arkansas ran for 3.3 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 100 yards on 30 carries. Arkansas allowed 38 run attempts for 134 yards (3.5 yards per carry). The Razorbacks passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 163 yds on 11 for 22 passing.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Razorbacks currently rank 33rd in the country averaging 35.8 points per outing. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 495.0 yards/outing, which is good for 13th in college football. The Arkansas offense has 279 penalty yards on 33 infractions, ranking them 44th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 5 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have recorded 138 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Razorbacks have a total of 1,415 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 283.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 27th in college football. They hold an average of 212.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,060 yards for the year.

The Razorbacks are allowing 20.2 points per contest, which puts them 44th in Division 1. Arkansas has yielded a total of 465 rushing yards (93.0 yards per game) as well as 3 touchdowns via the rush this season. In total, they have conceded 0 points. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 226.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 89th in college football. The Razorbacks defense has participated in 308 plays, which is good for 80th in college football. Their defense has earned 1 fumble and 6 interceptions this season.

Who will win tonight's Volunteers/Razorbacks college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Volunteers -13.5

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