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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 97.3% win probability for Delaware at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium.
Delaware will take on Merrimack in Week 1 college football action at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium on Thursday, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Delaware as the most likely winner in this Merrimack vs. Delaware 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..
Merrimack vs. Delaware prediction and odds
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Merrimack vs. Delaware, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Delaware a 97.3% chance of defeating Merrimack. Our predicted final score has Delaware winning 43-12.
According to our model, Delaware (-30.5) has a 53.9% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 56.5 points has a 51.7% 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: Merrimack +30.5 (-109) / Delaware -30.5 (-113)
- Moneyline: Merrimack +3500, Delaware -8000
- Total: Over/Under 56.5 (-105/-111)
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:
- Spread: Delaware -30.5 @ -113 via Caesars
- Moneyline: Merrimack @ +3500 via ESPN BET
- Total: Under 56.5 @ -111 via Fanatics
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Delaware -30.5 at the spread.
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 game between Delaware and Merrimack at Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Merrimack vs. Delaware
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Delaware, with a 97.3% win probability, will likely beat Merrimack in Thursday's college football matchup.
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