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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 57.7% win probability for Southern Methodist at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Florida State and Southern Methodist will clash in Week 1 college football action at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Dimers' proven college football model projects Southern Methodist as the most likely winner in this SMU vs. FSU prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday'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.
SMU vs. FSU prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of SMU vs. FSU, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Southern Methodist a 57.7% chance of defeating Florida State. Our predicted final score has Southern Methodist winning 27-24.
According to our model, Southern Methodist (-2.5) has a 50.3% chance of covering the spread, while the 53.5-point over/under has a 52.3% 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: SMU -2.5 (-110) / FSU +2.5 (+105)
- Moneyline: SMU -140, FSU +130
- Total: Over/Under 53.5 (-109/-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: Florida State +2.5 @ +105 via bet365
- Moneyline: Southern Methodist @ -140 via FanDuel
- Total: Under 53.5 @ -108 via FanDuel
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Florida State +2.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Monday's college football game between FSU and SMU at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Southern Methodist vs. Florida State
- Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Southern Methodist, with a 57.7% win probability, will likely beat Florida State in Monday's college football matchup.
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