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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects an 83.7% win probability for Temple at Lincoln Financial Field.
Temple will face Rhode Island in Week 1 college football action at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Temple as the most likely winner in this Rhode Island vs. Temple 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.
Rhode Island vs. Temple prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Rhode Island vs. Temple, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Temple an 83.7% chance of defeating Rhode Island. Our predicted final score has Temple winning 32-18.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Rhode Island and Temple each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 51.5-point over/under has a 53.2% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Rhode Island +14.5 (+100) / Temple -14.5 (-109)
- Moneyline: Rhode Island +575, Temple -700
- Total: Over/Under 51.5 (+100/-114)
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: Rhode Island +14.5 @ +100 via bet365
- Moneyline: Rhode Island @ +575 via BetRivers
- Total: Under 51.5 @ -114 via Caesars
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rhode Island to win.
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 matchup between Temple and Rhode Island at Lincoln Financial Field is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rhode Island vs. Temple
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
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Conclusion
We predict Temple, with an 83.7% win probability, will likely beat Rhode Island in Saturday's college football matchup.
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