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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 99.5% win probability for North Dakota State at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.
North Dakota State will square off with Fordham in Week 1 college football action at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome on Saturday, with kickoff at 3:30 PM ET.
Dimers' proven college football model projects North Dakota State as the most likely winner in this Fordham vs. North Dakota State prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of 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.
Fordham vs. North Dakota State prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Fordham vs. North Dakota State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives North Dakota State a 99.5% chance of defeating Fordham. Our predicted final score has North Dakota State winning 48-7.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Fordham and North Dakota State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 56.5 points has a 51.8% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Fordham +41.5 (-110) / North Dakota State -41.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Fordham , North Dakota State
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 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:
- Moneyline: Under @ -108 via DraftKings
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is under 56.5 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 action between North Dakota State and Fordham at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: Fordham vs. North Dakota State
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome
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Conclusion
We predict North Dakota State, with a 99.5% win probability, will likely beat Fordham in Saturday's college football matchup.
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