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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 60.6% win probability for Wofford at Gibbs Stadium.
Wofford will face Gardner-Webb in Week 1 college football action at Gibbs Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 1:30 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Wofford as the most likely winner in this Gardner-Webb vs. Wofford 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.
Gardner-Webb vs. Wofford prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Gardner-Webb vs. Wofford, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Wofford a 60.6% chance of beating Gardner-Webb. Our predicted final score has Wofford winning 26-22.
According to our model, Gardner-Webb (+6.5) has a 57.1% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 points has a 52.8% 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: Gardner-Webb +6.5 (-105) / Wofford -6.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Gardner-Webb +226, Wofford -250
- Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110/-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 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:
- Spread: Gardner-Webb +6.5 @ -105 via bet365
- Moneyline: Gardner-Webb @ +226 via DraftKings
- Total: Under 49.5 @ -110 via bet365
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Gardner-Webb to win.
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 Wofford and Gardner-Webb at Gibbs Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM ET.
- Who: Gardner-Webb vs. Wofford
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM ET/10:30AM PT
- Venue: Gibbs Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Wofford, with a 60.6% win probability, will likely beat Gardner-Webb in Saturday's college football matchup.
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