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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 99.8% win probability for James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field.
James Madison and Wagner will lock horns in Week 2 college football action at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field on Saturday, commencing at 12:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects James Madison as the most likely winner in this Wagner vs. James Madison 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.
Wagner vs. James Madison prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Wagner vs. James Madison, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives James Madison a 99.8% chance of defeating Wagner. Our predicted final score has James Madison winning 50-5. According to our model, Wagner (+46.5) has a 54.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 56.5-point over/under has a 51.3% 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: Wagner +46.5 (-110) / James Madison -46.5 (-108)
- Moneyline: Wagner , James Madison
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:
- Moneyline: Under @ -109 via DraftKings
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wagner +46.5.
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 James Madison and Wagner at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wagner vs. James Madison
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field
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Conclusion
We predict James Madison, with a 99.8% win probability, will likely beat Wagner 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.
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