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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects a 76.3% win probability for Michigan State at Spartan Stadium.
Michigan State will face Toledo in Week 1 college football action at Spartan Stadium on Friday, with kickoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model projects Michigan State as the most likely winner in this Toledo vs. Michigan State prediction.
This article offers further insights into Friday'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..
Toledo vs. Michigan State prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Toledo vs. Michigan State, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Michigan State a 76.3% chance of beating Toledo. Our predicted final score has Michigan State winning 28-18.
According to our model, Toledo (+10.5) has a 53.6% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 points has a 58.8% 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: Toledo +10.5 (-115) / Michigan State -10.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Toledo +350, Michigan State -400
- 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 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: Toledo +10.5 @ -115 via ESPN BET
- Moneyline: Toledo @ +350 via BetRivers
- Total: Under 49.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 49.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Friday's college football matchup between Michigan State and Toledo at Spartan Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Toledo vs. Michigan State
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Spartan Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Michigan State, with a 76.3% win probability, will likely beat Toledo in Friday's college football matchup.
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