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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 94.5% win probability for Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium.
Vanderbilt and Austin Peay will clash in Week 1 college football action at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model gives Vanderbilt a slight edge with a 94.5% win probability over Austin Peay.
This article offers a complete Austin Peay vs. Vanderbilt prediction, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.
Austin Peay vs. Vanderbilt prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Austin Peay vs. Vanderbilt, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Vanderbilt a 94.5% chance of beating Austin Peay. Our predicted final score has Vanderbilt winning 44-16.
According to our model, Austin Peay (+29.5) has a 51.7% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 57.5 points has a 59.6% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Austin Peay +29.5 (-110) / Vanderbilt -29.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Austin Peay +2400, Vanderbilt -5000
- Total: Over/Under 57.5 (-117/+100)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Austin Peay +29.5 @ -110 via Caesars
- Moneyline: Austin Peay @ +2400 via FanDuel
- Total: Over 57.5 @ -117 via Caesars
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 57.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Saturday's college football matchup between Vanderbilt and Austin Peay at FirstBank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Austin Peay vs. Vanderbilt
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: FirstBank Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Vanderbilt, with a 94.5% win probability, will likely beat Austin Peay in Saturday's college football matchup.
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