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Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas prediction: Why Vanderbilt is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Vanderbilt vs Arkansas predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Arkansas and Vanderbilt will lock horns in the women's college basketball at Bud Walton Arena on New Year's Day, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Vanderbilt as the most likely winner of the Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Vanderbilt and Arkansas 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Vanderbilt a 95% chance of defeating Arkansas.
According to our model, the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Vanderbilt | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -23.5 (-118) | +23.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -6667 | +2000 |
| Total | o153.5 (-114) | u153.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 +23.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Arkansas | +2000 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -114 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 153.5 total points.
Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Arkansas and Vanderbilt at Bud Walton Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena
Conclusion
We predict Vanderbilt, with a 95% win probability, will likely beat Arkansas on New Year's Day.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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