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Arkansas vs Vanderbilt Prediction, Odds, Pick, Time — 10/17

The Vanderbilt Commodores welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks to Nashville for a key SEC clash on Saturday, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. EDT on ESPN2.

Vanderbilt enters the game as the slight favorite, holding a -5.5-point spread and a -220 moneyline, while Arkansas trails at +5.5 and +180. The Razorbacks, struggling under head coach Ryan Silverfield, remain winless in SEC play after a 14-game losing streak, including a 24-17 heartbreaker against Tennessee last week.

Despite a late rally, Arkansas’s offense remains stagnant, averaging just 19.3 points per game and ranking near the bottom nationally in rushing and second-quarter scoring. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt has cooled off after a strong start, dropping three straight games, including a 52-17 blowout loss to Ole Miss, where freshman quarterback Jared Curtis struggled with turnovers and limited efficiency.

The Commodores’ defense forced four turnovers against Ole Miss, but their offense has yet to regain its rhythm. With the over/under set at 49.5, the betting trend leans toward a lower-scoring affair, given both teams’ recent defensive struggles and Arkansas’s offensive limitations.

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