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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Central Conn vs South Dakota predictions for college football Saturday.
South Dakota will take on Central Connecticut State in Week 0 college football action at The DakotaDome on Saturday, with kickoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects South Dakota as the most likely winner in this Central Conn vs. South Dakota prediction.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, 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..
Central Conn vs. South Dakota prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Central Conn vs. South Dakota, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives South Dakota a 93.0% chance of defeating Central Connecticut State. Our predicted final score has South Dakota winning 37-15.
According to our model, Central Connecticut State (+23.5) has a 51.7% chance of covering the spread, while the 51.5-point over/under has a 52.4% chance of going over.
Central Conn vs. South Dakota odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Central Conn +23.5 (-110) / South Dakota -23.5 (-108)
- Moneyline: Central Conn +1320, South Dakota -2000
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Conn vs. South Dakota picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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: Central Connecticut State +23.5 @ -110 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Central Connecticut State @ +1320 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 51.5 @ -108 via DraftKings
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 51.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Central Conn vs. South Dakota game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's college football matchup between South Dakota and Central Conn at The DakotaDome is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Connecticut State vs. South Dakota
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: The DakotaDome
Conclusion
We predict South Dakota, with a 93.0% win probability, will likely beat Central Connecticut State in Saturday's college football matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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