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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 92.3% win probability for Charlotte at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
Charlotte will square off with Citadel in Week 1 college football action at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 3:30 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Charlotte as the most likely winner in this Citadel vs. Charlotte prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of 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.
Citadel vs. Charlotte prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Citadel vs. Charlotte, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Charlotte a 92.3% chance of defeating Citadel. Our predicted final score has Charlotte winning 34-14.
According to our model, Charlotte (-19.5) has a 51.9% chance of covering the spread, while the 49.5-point over/under has a 52.6% 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: Citadel +19.5 (-110) / Charlotte -19.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Citadel +980, Charlotte -1650
- Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-108/-112)
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: Charlotte -19.5 @ -110 via ESPN BET
- Moneyline: Citadel @ +980 via FanDuel
- Total: Under 49.5 @ -112 via DraftKings
According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 49.5 total points.
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 Charlotte and Citadel at Jerry Richardson Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: Citadel vs. Charlotte
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Jerry Richardson Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Charlotte, with a 92.3% win probability, will likely beat Citadel in Saturday's college football matchup.
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