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Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt UK Sports Odds 2026 | Sportprediction

Name: Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt
Start: 2026-10-06T00:57:34.000Z
End: 2026-10-17T23:00:00.000Z

Platform comparison

Platform	YES odds	NO odds	Fee	KYC	Settlement
Polymarket (via Sport Prediction) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker)	74%	26%	0% (USDC on-chain)	No-KYC up to $1,500	USDC, auto via UMA oracle	Live odds →
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com	74%	26%	0%	Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU	USDC, on-chain	Live odds →
Kalshi kalshi.com	—	—	Up to 7% per trade	US-only, KYC required	USD	Live odds →
Betfair Exchange betfair.com	—	—	2-5% commission	Full KYC from first trade	GBP / EUR	Live odds →
Manifold Markets manifold.markets	—	—	Play-money (mana)	None — play-money	Mana (no cash-out)	Live odds →

Outcome probabilities

Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.

Outcome	Probability
Spread -1.5	74%
Spread -2.5	73%
O/U 35.5	69%
O/U 37.5	69%
Arkansas O/U 20.5	68%
Spread -3.5	66%
Spread -4.5	62%
3Q Spread -2.5	61%
Spread -5.5	60%
Spread -0.5	59%
Spread -6.5	59%
O/U 39.5	57%
Spread -7.5	52%
O/U 41.5	51%
O/U 43.5	51%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt: Total Defensive/Special Teams Touchdowns O/U 0.5	51%
2H Spread -2.5	51%
1Q Spread -3.5	51%
2Q Spread -5.5	51%
Spread -20.5	50%
Spread -17.5	50%
Spread -16.5	50%
Spread -8.5	50%
Spread -0.5	50%
1H O/U 21.5	50%
1H O/U 24.5	50%
1H O/U 27.5	50%
1H O/U 30.5	50%
1H O/U 33.5	50%
2H O/U 21.5	50%
2H O/U 24.5	50%
2H O/U 27.5	50%
2H O/U 30.5	50%
2H O/U 33.5	50%
1Q O/U 7.5	50%
1Q O/U 10.5	50%
1Q O/U 13.5	50%
1Q O/U 16.5	50%
1Q O/U 19.5	50%
2Q O/U 7.5	50%
2Q O/U 10.5	50%
2Q O/U 13.5	50%
2Q O/U 16.5	50%
2Q O/U 19.5	50%
3Q O/U 7.5	50%
3Q O/U 10.5	50%
3Q O/U 13.5	50%
3Q O/U 16.5	50%
3Q O/U 19.5	50%
4Q O/U 7.5	50%
4Q O/U 10.5	50%
4Q O/U 13.5	50%
4Q O/U 16.5	50%
4Q O/U 19.5	50%
Arkansas O/U 23.5	50%
Arkansas O/U 26.5	50%
Arkansas O/U 29.5	50%
Arkansas O/U 32.5	50%
Vanderbilt O/U 23.5	50%
Vanderbilt O/U 26.5	50%
Vanderbilt O/U 29.5	50%
Vanderbilt O/U 32.5	50%
Vanderbilt O/U 35.5	50%
Arkansas 1H O/U 11.5	50%
Arkansas 1H O/U 13.5	50%
Arkansas 1H O/U 15.5	50%
Vanderbilt 1H O/U 12.5	50%
Vanderbilt 1H O/U 14.5	50%
Vanderbilt 1H O/U 16.5	50%
Arkansas 2H O/U 11.5	50%
Arkansas 2H O/U 13.5	50%
Arkansas 2H O/U 15.5	50%
Vanderbilt 2H O/U 12.5	50%
Vanderbilt 2H O/U 14.5	50%
Vanderbilt 2H O/U 16.5	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q3	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q4	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 1H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 2H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q3	50%
Pick-Six Scored	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q4	50%
Game Goes to Overtime	50%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt: Total Touchdowns O/U 6.5	50%
Kickoff or Punt Return Touchdown	50%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt: Total Touchdowns O/U 5.5	50%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt: Total Touchdowns O/U 7.5	50%
Arkansas Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Arkansas Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Arkansas Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Arkansas Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Arkansas Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
Arkansas Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
Arkansas Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Arkansas Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Arkansas Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Arkansas Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Arkansas Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Arkansas Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Arkansas 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Vanderbilt 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Arkansas 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Vanderbilt 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Arkansas Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Arkansas Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Vanderbilt Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Vanderbilt Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Vanderbilt Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Arkansas Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
Arkansas Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Arkansas Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Arkansas Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
Arkansas Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Arkansas Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Vanderbilt Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt: Total 4th Down Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt: Total Successful Two-Point Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
1H Spread -0.5	50%
1H Spread -2.5	50%
1H Spread -3.5	50%
1H Spread -4.5	50%
1H Spread -5.5	50%
2H Spread -0.5	50%
2H Spread -3.5	50%
2H Spread -4.5	50%
2H Spread -5.5	50%
2H Spread -7.5	50%
1Q Spread -3.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -0.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -2.5	50%
2Q Spread -3.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -0.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -3.5	50%
3Q Spread -5.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -0.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -2.5	50%
4Q Spread -3.5	50%
4Q Spread -5.5	50%
2H Moneyline	50%
Arkansas O/U 2.5	50%
Vanderbilt O/U 3.5	50%
1H Moneyline	50%
1Q Moneyline	50%
2Q Moneyline	50%
3Q Moneyline	50%
4Q Moneyline	50%
Spread -8.5	49%
Arkansas Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	49%
O/U 45.5	48%
Spread -10.5	42%
1H Spread -7.5	42%
O/U 47.5	39%
Spread -13.5	37%
Spread -14.5	33%
O/U 49.5	32%
Spread -16.5	31%
O/U 51.5	28%
O/U 57.5	28%
Spread -17.5	27%
Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt	25%
O/U 53.5	25%
O/U 63.5	25%
Spread -20.5	24%
O/U 65.5	24%
O/U 69.5	24%
O/U 71.5	24%
O/U 73.5	24%
Spread -1.5	23%
O/U 75.5	23%
Spread -2.5	22%
O/U 55.5	17%
Spread -3.5	16%
Spread -4.5	15%
Spread -5.5	13%
O/U 59.5	13%
Spread -6.5	12%
Spread -10.5	10%
Spread -7.5	9%
O/U 61.5	9%
Spread -13.5	4%
O/U 67.5	4%
Spread -14.5	3%

Market context

Based on real-money crowd forecasting, arkansas vs. vanderbilt stands at 74% likelihood according to current market consensus. In the upcoming college football game between Arkansas and Vanderbilt, scheduled for October 17 at 7:00PM ET: This market will resolve to "Arkansas" if Arkansas win the game. This …

Live Data & Statistics

The Polymarket order book prices Spread -1.5 at 74% for "Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt".

Spread -1.5 74% Other 26%

Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $162K.

Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

UK Frequently Asked Questions

Are prediction markets better than sports betting?: Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
Can I bet on individual matches?: Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
Is Polymarket legal in the UK?: Polymarket is accessible to UK traders but is not UKGC-licensed. It operates under US CFTC jurisdiction. UK residents face no domestic legal prohibition on using it, but UKGC consumer protections do not apply. For UKGC-regulated alternatives, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets offer similar prediction-style markets.
Do I pay tax on prediction market profits in the UK?: UKGC-licensed platform profits (Betfair, Smarkets) are typically tax-free gambling winnings for UK individuals. Polymarket profits involve USDC crypto transactions, which HMRC treats as Capital Gains Tax events. Keep full transaction records and report via Self Assessment if gains exceed £3,000 per tax year.
How do I deposit on Polymarket from the UK?: UK traders typically fund Polymarket via Coinbase UK, Kraken or Revolut — buying USDC with GBP and transferring to a Polygon-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet). Polymarket's onboarding walks you through the bridging process. Typical GBP-to-USDC conversion costs 0.5–1%.

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