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South Alabama vs. Marshall | Worldcup2026favorites

Name: South Alabama vs. Marshall
Start: 2026-10-12T17:00:08.000Z
End: 2026-10-20T23:30:00.000Z

Platform comparison

Platform	YES odds	NO odds	Fee	KYC	Settlement
Polymarket (via World Cup 2026 Favorites) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker)	96%	4%	0% (USDC on-chain)	No-KYC up to $1,500	USDC, auto via UMA oracle	Trade this market →
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com	96%	4%	0%	Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU	USDC, on-chain	Trade this market →
Kalshi kalshi.com	—	—	Up to 7% per trade	US-only, KYC required	USD	Trade this market →
Betfair Exchange betfair.com	—	—	2-5% commission	Full KYC from first trade	GBP / EUR	Trade this market →
Manifold Markets manifold.markets	—	—	Play-money (mana)	None — play-money	Mana (no cash-out)	Trade this market →

Outcome probabilities

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

Outcome	Probability
O/U 37.5	96%
O/U 39.5	96%
O/U 35.5	95%
O/U 41.5	94%
O/U 43.5	93%
O/U 45.5	89%
O/U 47.5	89%
South Alabama O/U 20.5	89%
O/U 49.5	86%
O/U 51.5	84%
South Alabama O/U 23.5	84%
O/U 53.5	79%
Marshall O/U 23.5	78%
O/U 55.5	74%
O/U 57.5	71%
1H O/U 27.5	68%
O/U 59.5	64%
O/U 61.5	61%
1H O/U 30.5	60%
South Alabama O/U 26.5	59%
Marshall O/U 26.5	59%
1Q O/U 13.5	57%
South Alabama vs. Marshall	56%
O/U 63.5	56%
Marshall O/U 29.5	56%
Marshall O/U 35.5	56%
Spread -0.5	55%
O/U 65.5	55%
South Alabama O/U 29.5	55%
Spread -1.5	54%
1H O/U 21.5	54%
1H Moneyline	53%
1H O/U 33.5	52%
1H Spread -0.5	52%
Spread -2.5	51%
1H O/U 24.5	51%
South Alabama O/U 32.5	51%
Marshall 1H O/U 14.5	51%
South Alabama O/U 4.5	51%
Marshall O/U 3.5	51%
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%
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%
Marshall O/U 32.5	50%
South Alabama 1H O/U 11.5	50%
South Alabama 1H O/U 13.5	50%
South Alabama 1H O/U 15.5	50%
Marshall 1H O/U 12.5	50%
South Alabama 2H O/U 11.5	50%
South Alabama 2H O/U 13.5	50%
South Alabama 2H O/U 15.5	50%
Marshall 2H O/U 12.5	50%
Marshall 2H O/U 14.5	50%
Marshall 2H O/U 16.5	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 1H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q4	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q3	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 2H	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q3	50%
Pick-Six Scored	50%
Kickoff or Punt Return Touchdown	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q4	50%
Game Goes to Overtime	50%
South Alabama vs. Marshall: Total Touchdowns O/U 5.5	50%
South Alabama vs. Marshall: Total Touchdowns O/U 6.5	50%
South Alabama vs. Marshall: Total Touchdowns O/U 7.5	50%
South Alabama Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
South Alabama Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Marshall Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Marshall Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
South Alabama Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Marshall Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
South Alabama Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
South Alabama Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
South Alabama Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Marshall Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
South Alabama Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Marshall Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Marshall Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
South Alabama Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Marshall Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
South Alabama Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Marshall Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Marshall Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
South Alabama Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
South Alabama Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Marshall Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
South Alabama Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Marshall Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Marshall Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
South Alabama 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
South Alabama 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Marshall 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Marshall 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
South Alabama Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
South Alabama Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
South Alabama Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Marshall Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Marshall Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Marshall Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
South Alabama Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
South Alabama Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Marshall Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Marshall Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Marshall Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
South Alabama Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
South Alabama Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
South Alabama Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
South Alabama Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
Marshall Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Marshall Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
Marshall Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
South Alabama vs. Marshall: Total Defensive/Special Teams Touchdowns O/U 0.5	50%
South Alabama vs. Marshall: Total 4th Down Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
South Alabama vs. Marshall: Total Successful Two-Point Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
2H Moneyline	50%
2Q Moneyline	50%
3Q Moneyline	50%
4Q Moneyline	50%
1H Spread -5.5	50%
1H Spread -1.5	50%
2H Spread -5.5	50%
2H Spread -3.5	50%
2H Spread -2.5	50%
2H Spread -0.5	50%
2H Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -3.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -3.5	50%
2Q Spread -3.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -0.5	50%
2Q Spread -0.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -3.5	50%
3Q Spread -3.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -0.5	50%
3Q Spread -0.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -3.5	50%
4Q Spread -5.5	50%
4Q Spread -3.5	50%
4Q Spread -2.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -0.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
Marshall O/U 4.5	50%
1H Spread -2.5	48%
1Q O/U 16.5	47%
1Q O/U 19.5	47%
O/U 67.5	46%
Spread -0.5	45%
2H Spread -1.5	45%
O/U 69.5	44%
Spread -3.5	43%
Spread -1.5	42%
1H Spread -3.5	42%
Spread -4.5	41%
Marshall 1H O/U 16.5	41%
1Q Spread -0.5	41%
Spread -2.5	40%
1H Spread -1.5	40%
Spread -5.5	39%
Spread -6.5	38%
O/U 71.5	36%
Spread -3.5	33%
O/U 73.5	32%
Spread -7.5	31%
O/U 75.5	31%
Spread -4.5	30%
Spread -8.5	29%
Spread -5.5	28%
1Q Moneyline	28%
Spread -6.5	26%
Spread -10.5	25%
Spread -7.5	23%
Spread -13.5	21%
Spread -8.5	21%
Spread -14.5	18%
Spread -10.5	18%
Spread -16.5	16%
Spread -17.5	14%
Spread -13.5	14%
Spread -14.5	13%
Spread -20.5	12%
Spread -16.5	10%
Spread -17.5	9%
Spread -20.5	9%

Market context

South Alabama vs. Marshall — current market-implied probability: 96%. In the upcoming college football game between South Alabama and Marshall, scheduled for October 20 at 7:30PM ET: This market will resolve to "South Alabama" if South Alabama win the game. This market …

Live Data & Statistics

The Polymarket order book prices O/U 37.5 at 96% for "South Alabama vs. Marshall".

O/U 37.5 96% Other 4%

Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $165K.

Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for South Alabama vs. Marshall. 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 (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

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.

FAQ

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.
When do sports markets resolve?: Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
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.
Which sports markets are available?: Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?: Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.

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