Princeton vs. Columbia prediction: Why Princeton is favored to win in college football Week 5 [2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Princeton vs. Columbia, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives Princeton a 53.8% chance of defeating Columbia. Our predicted final score has Princeton winning 23-20. According to our model, Princeton (-1.5) has a 53.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 42.5-point over/under has a 55.7% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Princeton -1.5 (+104) / Columbia +1.5 (-124)
• Moneyline: Princeton -112, Columbia -110
• Total: Over/Under 42.5 (-112/-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: Princeton -1.5 @ +104 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Princeton @ -112 via DraftKings
• Total: Over 42.5 @ -112 via Caesars

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Princeton -1.5 at the spread.

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 Columbia and Princeton at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET.

• Who: Princeton vs. Columbia
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
• Venue: Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Princeton, with a 53.8% win probability, will likely beat Columbia 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.