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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get UC Davis vs Portland State predictions for college football Saturday.
Portland State and UC Davis will meet in Week 0 college football action at Hillsboro Stadium on Saturday, starting at 3:00 PM ET.
Dimers' proven college football model projects UC Davis as the most likely winner in this UC Davis vs. Portland State prediction.
This article offers a closer look at 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..
UC Davis vs. Portland State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of UC Davis vs. Portland State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives UC Davis a 91.6% chance of beating Portland State. Our predicted final score has UC Davis winning 42-18.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and UC Davis and Portland State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 63.5 points has a 56.7% chance of staying under.
UC Davis vs. Portland State odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: UC Davis -24.5 (-113) / Portland State +24.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: UC Davis -2200, Portland State +1500
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UC Davis vs. Portland State 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: Portland State +24.5 @ -105 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Portland State @ +1500 via ESPN BET
- Total: Under 63.5 @ -111 via Fanatics
According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 63.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
UC Davis vs. Portland State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's college football game between Portland State and UC Davis at Hillsboro Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: UC Davis vs. Portland State
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Hillsboro Stadium
Conclusion
We predict UC Davis, with a 91.6% win probability, will likely beat Portland State in Saturday's college football matchup.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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