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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 93.4% win probability for Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Florida will face Florida Atlantic in Week 1 college football action at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 7:45 PM ET.
Dimers' proven college football model projects Florida as the most likely winner in this Florida Atlantic vs. Florida 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.
Florida Atlantic vs. Florida prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Florida Atlantic vs. Florida, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Florida a 93.4% chance of beating Florida Atlantic. Our predicted final score has Florida winning 41-16.
According to our model, Florida Atlantic (+26.5) has a 51.4% chance of covering the spread, while the 59.5-point over/under has a 57.8% 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: Florida Atlantic +26.5 (-105) / Florida -26.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Florida Atlantic +1700, Florida -2400
- Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-105/-110)
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 Atlantic +26.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- Moneyline: Florida Atlantic @ +1700 via BetRivers
- Total: Under 59.5 @ -110 via Caesars
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 59.5 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 game between Florida and Florida Atlantic at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:45 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Atlantic vs. Florida
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 7:45 PM ET/4:45PM PT
- Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Florida, with a 93.4% win probability, will likely beat Florida Atlantic in Saturday's college football matchup.
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