Arkansas Razorbacks vs Vanderbilt Commodores Predictions October 17, 2026
Vanderbilt will beat Arkansas 24-20 in our Oct. 17 forecast, with its sold-out home setting providing the slight edge in a matchup clouded by turnover risk. Arkansas’ competitive loss to Tennessee makes a close finish plausible, while Vanderbilt needs better ball security. Neither the supplied 6.5-point spread nor the 48.5 total offers a strong enough case for an actionable wager.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Vanderbilt Commodores prediction and best bet
The pick is Vanderbilt to win a close game, with Pass as the official SportsJaw betting recommendation. Home field supplies the narrow tiebreaker, but the Commodores’ latest performance leaves little room for conviction. They lost 52-17 to Ole Miss at FirstBank Stadium on Oct. 10.
Arkansas presents a credible challenge after leading No. 15 Tennessee entering the fourth quarter of a 24-17 loss that same day. The Razorbacks’ two interceptions also matter against an opponent coming off four turnovers. Vanderbilt gets the winner selection on a low-confidence forecast that assumes improved ball security, not a repeat of its previous game.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. CDT, 7 p.m. EDT. Arkansas visits Vanderbilt in this 2026 college football matchup.
Venue: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee. The game is Vanderbilt’s homecoming and reunion game.
Broadcast: ESPN2.
SportsJaw spread: Arkansas +6.5 (-110); Vanderbilt -6.5 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 48.5 (-115); Under 48.5 (-105).
SportsJaw moneyline: Arkansas +188; Vanderbilt -230.