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Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas prediction: Why Vanderbilt is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/15/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vanderbilt vs Arkansas predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Arkansas will take on Vanderbilt in men's college basketball action at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, beginning at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Vanderbilt as the most likely winner of the Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Vanderbilt and Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Vanderbilt a 59% chance of beating Arkansas. Our predicted final score has Vanderbilt winning 81-79.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Vanderbilt and Arkansas each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 165.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Vanderbilt | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-120) | +1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +120 |
| Total | o165.5 (-108) | u165.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Arkansas +1.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Vanderbilt | -130 |
| Total | Under 165.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Vanderbilt to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Arkansas and Vanderbilt at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas
- Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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Conclusion
We predict Vanderbilt, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Arkansas on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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