New Haven vs. Central Conn prediction: Why Central Connecticut State is favored to win in college football Week 8 [2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of New Haven vs. Central Conn, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Central Connecticut State an 85.2% chance of defeating New Haven. Our predicted final score has Central Connecticut State winning 35-20. According to our model, Central Connecticut State (-14.5) has a 50.7% chance of covering the spread, while the 55.5-point over/under has a 50.6% 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: New Haven +14.5 (-115) / Central Conn -14.5 (+108)
• Moneyline: New Haven +456, Central Conn -488
• Total: Over/Under 55.5 (+106/-113)

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: Central Connecticut State -14.5 @ 48¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Central Connecticut State @ 83¢ via Novig
• Total: Over 55.5 @ 48¢ via Novig

According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Central Connecticut State -14.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football action between Central Conn and New Haven at Arute Field is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.

• Who: New Haven vs. Central Connecticut State
• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT
• Venue: Arute Field

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Conclusion

We predict Central Connecticut State, with an 85.2% win probability, will likely beat New Haven in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.