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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 98.6% win probability for Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Utah will square off with Idaho in Week 1 college football action at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Utah as the most likely winner in this Idaho vs. Utah prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday'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..
Idaho vs. Utah prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Idaho vs. Utah, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Utah a 98.6% chance of beating Idaho. Our predicted final score has Utah winning 47-10.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Idaho and Utah each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 59.5 points has a 58.2% 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: Idaho +37.5 (-105) / Utah -37.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Idaho +5000, Utah -10000
- Total: Over/Under 59.5 (+100/-108)
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: Idaho +37.5 @ -105 via ESPN BET
- Moneyline: Utah @ -10000 via Fanatics
- Total: Under 59.5 @ -108 via Caesars
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 59.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Thursday's college football matchup between Utah and Idaho at Rice-Eccles Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho vs. Utah
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Utah, with a 98.6% win probability, will likely beat Idaho in Thursday's college football matchup.
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