North Dakota vs. Youngstown State prediction favors Youngstown State to win in college football Week 9 [2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of North Dakota vs. Youngstown State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives Youngstown State a 71.5% chance of defeating North Dakota. Our predicted final score has Youngstown State winning 34-26. According to our model, Youngstown State (-5.5) has a 54.8% chance of covering the spread, while the 63.5-point over/under has a 56.2% 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: North Dakota +5.5 (-115) / Youngstown State -5.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: North Dakota +194, Youngstown State -203
• Total: Over/Under 63.5 (-113/-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities 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: Youngstown State -5.5 @ -115 via bet365
• Moneyline: Youngstown State @ 67¢ via Novig
• Total: Under 63.5 @ -110 via DraftKings

According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Youngstown State 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 game between Youngstown State and North Dakota at Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.

• Who: North Dakota vs. Youngstown State
• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT
• Venue: Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Youngstown State, with a 71.5% win probability, will likely beat North Dakota 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.