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UCLA vs. Maryland | Robinhoodpredictionmarkets 2026

Name: UCLA vs. Maryland
Start: 2026-09-21T19:13:18.000Z
End: 2026-09-26T17:30:00.000Z

Platform comparison

Platform	YES odds	NO odds	Fee	KYC	Settlement
Polymarket (via Robinhood Prediction Markets) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker)	89%	11%	0% (USDC on-chain)	No-KYC up to $1,500	USDC, auto via UMA oracle	Go to the live market →
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com	89%	11%	0%	Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU	USDC, on-chain	Go to the live market →
Kalshi kalshi.com	—	—	Up to 7% per trade	US-only, KYC required	USD	Go to the live market →
Betfair Exchange betfair.com	—	—	2-5% commission	Full KYC from first trade	GBP / EUR	Go to the live market →
Manifold Markets manifold.markets	—	—	Play-money (mana)	None — play-money	Mana (no cash-out)	Go to the live market →

Outcome probabilities

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

Outcome	Probability
O/U 37.5	89%
O/U 39.5	87%
O/U 41.5	85%
O/U 43.5	81%
O/U 47.5	75%
O/U 45.5	73%
2Q O/U 10.5	70%
O/U 49.5	66%
1Q O/U 7.5	65%
3Q O/U 7.5	64%
2Q O/U 13.5	63%
O/U 51.5	62%
O/U 53.5	57%
UCLA vs. Maryland	54%
Spread -0.5	53%
UCLA 1H O/U 13.5	53%
O/U 55.5	52%
1Q O/U 13.5	52%
1H Moneyline	52%
Spread -1.5	51%
1Q O/U 10.5	51%
Maryland 1H O/U 13.5	51%
Spread -22.5	50%
Spread -19.5	50%
Spread -18.5	50%
Spread -15.5	50%
Spread -12.5	50%
Spread -15.5	50%
Spread -18.5	50%
1H O/U 22.5	50%
1H O/U 25.5	50%
1H O/U 31.5	50%
2H Spread -0.5	50%
2H Spread -0.5	50%
2H Spread -1.5	50%
2H Spread -3.5	50%
2H O/U 22.5	50%
2H O/U 25.5	50%
2H O/U 31.5	50%
2H O/U 34.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
1Q Spread -0.5	50%
1Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -5.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q Spread -0.5	50%
2Q Spread -1.5	50%
2Q O/U 22.5	50%
3Q Spread -5.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
3Q Spread -0.5	50%
3Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -5.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q Spread -0.5	50%
4Q Spread -1.5	50%
4Q O/U 8.5	50%
4Q O/U 11.5	50%
4Q O/U 14.5	50%
4Q O/U 17.5	50%
UCLA O/U 22.5	50%
UCLA O/U 25.5	50%
UCLA O/U 28.5	50%
UCLA O/U 31.5	50%
Maryland O/U 22.5	50%
Maryland O/U 25.5	50%
Maryland O/U 31.5	50%
UCLA 1H O/U 11.5	50%
UCLA 1H O/U 15.5	50%
Maryland 1H O/U 11.5	50%
Maryland 1H O/U 15.5	50%
UCLA 2H O/U 12.5	50%
UCLA 2H O/U 14.5	50%
UCLA 2H O/U 16.5	50%
Maryland 2H O/U 11.5	50%
Maryland 2H O/U 13.5	50%
Maryland 2H O/U 15.5	50%
2H Spread -5.5	50%
2H Spread -2.5	50%
2H Moneyline	50%
UCLA O/U 3.5	50%
Maryland O/U 3.5	50%
2Q Moneyline	50%
3Q Moneyline	50%
4Q Moneyline	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 - 2H	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q3	50%
Both Teams to Score a Touchdown - Q4	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q1	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q2	50%
Game Goes to Overtime	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q3	50%
Pick-Six Scored	50%
Both Teams to Score Points - Q4	50%
Kickoff or Punt Return Touchdown	50%
UCLA vs. Maryland: Total Touchdowns O/U 6.5	50%
UCLA vs. Maryland: Total Touchdowns O/U 7.5	50%
UCLA Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
UCLA vs. Maryland: Total Touchdowns O/U 8.5	50%
Maryland Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Maryland Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
UCLA Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 1.5	50%
Maryland Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 0.5	50%
UCLA Total Passing Touchdowns: O/U 2.5	50%
UCLA Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
UCLA Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
Maryland Total Passing Yards: O/U 200.5	50%
Maryland Total Passing Yards: O/U 225.5	50%
UCLA Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
Maryland Total Passing Yards: O/U 250.5	50%
UCLA Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
UCLA Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
UCLA Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Maryland Total Rushing Yards: O/U 175.5	50%
Maryland Total Rushing Yards: O/U 125.5	50%
Maryland Total Rushing Yards: O/U 150.5	50%
UCLA Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
UCLA Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
Maryland Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 350.5	50%
Maryland Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 375.5	50%
UCLA Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
UCLA 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Maryland Total Scrimmage Yards: O/U 400.5	50%
UCLA 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Maryland 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Maryland 40+ Yard Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
UCLA Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
UCLA Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
UCLA Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
Maryland Field Goals Made: O/U 0.5	50%
Maryland Field Goals Made: O/U 1.5	50%
Maryland Field Goals Made: O/U 2.5	50%
UCLA Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
UCLA Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
UCLA Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
Maryland Total Receptions: O/U 19.5	50%
Maryland Total Receptions: O/U 14.5	50%
UCLA Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Maryland Total Receptions: O/U 24.5	50%
UCLA Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
Maryland Total First Downs: O/U 21.5	50%
UCLA Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
Maryland Total First Downs: O/U 19.5	50%
Maryland Total First Downs: O/U 23.5	50%
UCLA vs. Maryland: Total 4th Down Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
UCLA vs. Maryland: Total Successful Two-Point Conversions O/U 0.5	50%
UCLA vs. Maryland: Total Defensive/Special Teams Touchdowns O/U 0.5	50%
Spread -2.5	49%
1H Spread -0.5	49%
2H O/U 28.5	49%
2Q O/U 16.5	49%
3Q O/U 10.5	49%
1Q Moneyline	49%
1H O/U 28.5	48%
1H Spread -1.5	47%
3Q O/U 13.5	47%
4Q Spread -2.5	47%
Spread -0.5	46%
O/U 57.5	46%
Maryland O/U 28.5	46%
Spread -1.5	45%
1H Spread -0.5	45%
2H Spread -1.5	45%
2Q Spread -2.5	44%
Spread -2.5	43%
1H Spread -1.5	43%
Spread -3.5	42%
O/U 59.5	42%
2H Spread -3.5	40%
Spread -4.5	38%
1H Spread -3.5	38%
1Q Spread -0.5	38%
Spread -3.5	37%
Spread -6.5	36%
Spread -5.5	36%
O/U 61.5	36%
1H Spread -3.5	36%
2Q Spread -3.5	35%
Spread -4.5	34%
3Q Spread -3.5	34%
3Q Spread -2.5	34%
4Q Spread -3.5	34%
O/U 65.5	33%
1Q Spread -3.5	33%
Spread -5.5	32%
2Q O/U 19.5	32%
O/U 63.5	31%
Spread -6.5	30%
1Q Spread -3.5	30%
UCLA O/U 34.5	29%
Spread -8.5	28%
Spread -7.5	28%
Spread -8.5	28%
1Q O/U 16.5	28%
4Q O/U 20.5	28%
Maryland O/U 34.5	27%
Spread -9.5	26%
1H O/U 34.5	26%
3Q O/U 16.5	26%
O/U 67.5	24%
O/U 71.5	24%
Spread -10.5	23%
3Q O/U 19.5	20%
Spread -12.5	19%
O/U 69.5	19%
1Q O/U 19.5	19%
Spread -11.5	18%
Spread -16.5	14%
O/U 73.5	14%
Spread -14.5	13%
O/U 75.5	12%
O/U 77.5	9%

Market context

Based on real-money crowd forecasting, ucla vs. maryland stands at 89% likelihood according to current market consensus. In the upcoming college football game between UCLA and Maryland, scheduled for September 26 at 1:30PM ET: This market will resolve to "UCLA" if UCLA win the game. This market will …

Live Data & Statistics

The Polymarket order book prices O/U 37.5 at 89% for "UCLA vs. Maryland".

O/U 37.5 89% Other 11%

Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $210K.

Methodology

This page compares UCLA vs. Maryland specifically across Polymarket, Kalshi, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets. The live probability is the Polymarket mid; the comparison columns summarise each venue's fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Robinhood Prediction Markets, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Settlement is the biggest difference between the four platforms: Polymarket on-chain in USDC (instant), Kalshi USD via CFTC (T+1), Betfair and Smarkets in local currency via bank withdrawal (T+1 to T+3). On-chain settlement clears in minutes — the fastest payout path of the four.

FAQ

Polymarket vs Kalshi — which is better?: Depends on your location. Kalshi is CFTC-regulated, US-only with full KYC. Polymarket is global, on-chain, no KYC up to $1,500. Polymarket has ~10x higher liquidity but higher regulatory risk.
Which platform has the deepest liquidity?: Polymarket — by a wide margin. Top markets reach $50-500M volume, Kalshi ~$200M cumulative, Betfair similar. Deeper liquidity means your trade moves the quote less.
Is Betfair a Polymarket alternative?: Only partially. Betfair Exchange is UK-focused with a sports-betting emphasis; they have politics markets but with thinner liquidity than Polymarket. Settlement in GBP/EUR, 2-5% commission on winnings.
Which platform is accessible globally?: Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Kalshi is US-only. Betfair and Smarkets are UK-restricted. Robinhood Prediction Markets has a different geo footprint and routes to Polymarket's order book at 0% fees.
Which platform supports Klarna/SOFORT?: Directly: none. Polymarket accepts only USDC on Polygon. Robinhood Prediction Markets offers a fiat on-ramp via Klarna or SOFORT (DE/AT/CH) and converts internally to USDC for the Polymarket order book. T+1 processing.

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