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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects an 82.4% win probability for Monmouth at Kessler Stadium.
Monmouth will take on Sacred Heart in Week 1 college football action at Kessler Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Monmouth as the most likely winner in this Sacred Heart vs. Monmouth 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.
Sacred Heart vs. Monmouth prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sacred Heart vs. Monmouth, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Monmouth an 82.4% chance of beating Sacred Heart. Our predicted final score has Monmouth winning 35-20.
According to our model, Monmouth (-14.5) has a 50.1% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 59.5 points has a 59.3% 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: Sacred Heart +14.5 (-110) / Monmouth -14.5 (+100)
- Moneyline: Sacred Heart +481, Monmouth -600
- Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-110/-130)
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: Monmouth -14.5 @ +100 via bet365
- Moneyline: Sacred Heart @ +481 via DraftKings
- Total: Under 59.5 @ -130 via DraftKings
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 action between Monmouth and Sacred Heart at Kessler Stadium is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sacred Heart vs. Monmouth
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Kessler Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Monmouth, with an 82.4% win probability, will likely beat Sacred Heart in Saturday's college football matchup.
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