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Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan — Match Odds | Worldcup2026favorites

Name: Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan
Start: 2026-10-06T00:43:50.000Z
End: 2026-10-17T19:30:00.000Z

Platform comparison

Platform	YES odds	NO odds	Fee	KYC	Settlement
Polymarket (via World Cup 2026 Favorites) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker)	92%	8%	0% (USDC on-chain)	No-KYC up to $1,500	USDC, auto via UMA oracle	Trade this market →
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com	92%	8%	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 35.5	92%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan	91%
Spread -2.5	88%
Spread -1.5	88%
Toledo O/U 20.5	88%
Spread -4.5	86%
Toledo O/U 23.5	86%
Spread -3.5	85%
Spread -5.5	84%
O/U 41.5	84%
1H Spread -2.5	83%
O/U 37.5	82%
Spread -6.5	81%
O/U 39.5	81%
1H Spread -7.5	80%
Spread -7.5	79%
1H Spread -4.5	79%
O/U 43.5	78%
O/U 45.5	74%
Toledo O/U 29.5	74%
1H Spread -3.5	74%
Spread -10.5	70%
O/U 47.5	70%
Spread -8.5	65%
O/U 49.5	65%
Spread -13.5	64%
Spread -14.5	63%
O/U 51.5	59%
Spread -17.5	58%
Spread -16.5	58%
1Q O/U 7.5	53%
O/U 53.5	52%
Spread -0.5	51%
O/U 55.5	51%
2H Spread -2.5	51%
Spread -0.5	50%
Spread -8.5	50%
Spread -20.5	50%
1H O/U 21.5	50%
1H O/U 24.5	50%
1H O/U 27.5	50%
1H O/U 30.5	50%
1H O/U 33.5	50%
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 10.5	50%
1Q O/U 13.5	50%
1Q O/U 16.5	50%
1Q O/U 19.5	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%
Toledo O/U 26.5	50%
Toledo O/U 32.5	50%
Eastern Michigan O/U 26.5	50%
Eastern Michigan O/U 29.5	50%
Eastern Michigan O/U 32.5	50%
Eastern Michigan O/U 35.5	50%
Toledo 1H O/U 11.5	50%
Toledo 1H O/U 13.5	50%
Toledo 1H O/U 15.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 1H O/U 12.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 1H O/U 14.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 1H O/U 16.5	50%
Toledo 2H O/U 11.5	50%
Toledo 2H O/U 13.5	50%
Toledo 2H O/U 15.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 2H O/U 12.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 2H O/U 14.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 2H O/U 16.5	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 2H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - 1H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q3	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q4	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q2	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q3	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q4	50%
Game Goes to Overtime	50%
Kickoff or Punt Return Touchdown	50%
Pick-Six Scored	50%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Total Touchdowns O/U 5.5	50%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Total Touchdowns O/U 6.5	50%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Total Touchdowns O/U 7.5	50%
Toledo Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Toledo Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
Toledo Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Toledo Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Toledo Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Toledo Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Toledo Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Toledo Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Toledo Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Toledo Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Toledo 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Toledo 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Toledo Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Eastern Michigan 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Toledo Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Toledo Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Toledo Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
Toledo Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Toledo Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Toledo Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
Toledo Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Toledo Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
Eastern Michigan Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Total Successful Two-Point Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Total 4th Down Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan: Total Defensive/Special Teams Touchdowns O/U 0.5	50%
1H Spread -5.5	50%
1H Spread -0.5	50%
2H Spread -7.5	50%
2H Spread -5.5	50%
2H Spread -4.5	50%
2H Spread -3.5	50%
2H Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -3.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -3.5	50%
2Q Spread -5.5	50%
2Q Spread -3.5	50%
2Q Spread -2.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -0.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -5.5	50%
3Q Spread -3.5	50%
3Q Spread -2.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -0.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	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%
2H Moneyline	50%
Eastern Michigan O/U 2.5	50%
Toledo O/U 3.5	50%
1H Moneyline	50%
1Q Moneyline	50%
2Q Moneyline	50%
3Q Moneyline	50%
4Q Moneyline	50%
Toledo Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	49%
Toledo Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	49%
Eastern Michigan Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	49%
Spread -20.5	47%
O/U 57.5	47%
O/U 61.5	38%
O/U 59.5	34%
O/U 63.5	34%
O/U 67.5	30%
O/U 65.5	28%
O/U 69.5	25%
O/U 73.5	25%
O/U 75.5	22%
Eastern Michigan O/U 23.5	22%
O/U 71.5	18%
Spread -1.5	9%
Spread -2.5	7%
Spread -3.5	7%
Spread -13.5	7%
Spread -4.5	5%
Spread -5.5	5%
Spread -6.5	5%
Spread -7.5	4%
Spread -10.5	4%
Spread -14.5	4%
Spread -16.5	4%
Spread -17.5	4%

Market context

Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan — current market-implied probability: 92%. In the upcoming college football game between Toledo and Eastern Michigan, scheduled for October 17 at 3:30PM ET: This market will resolve to "Toledo" if Toledo win the game. This market will resolve …

Live Data & Statistics

The Polymarket order book prices O/U 35.5 at 92% for "Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan".

O/U 35.5 92% Other 8%

Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $614K.

Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan. 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.
What are live sports odds on Polymarket?: Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
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.
Can I import form data and lineups?: This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.

Alex ChenPrediction Market Analystand

Jordan LeeSports Prediction Reporter

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