**Colorado vs. North Dakota State Prediction, Odds, and Picks**

 

Week 1 of the college football season kicks off tonight, featuring a notable Thursday night matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes and the North Dakota State Bison.

Colorado is looking to bounce back from a 4-12 season, which included a promising start with three consecutive wins to open 2023. Meanwhile, North Dakota State is coming off an impressive 11-win season, though it ended with a loss to Montana in the FCS Championship game.

Here are the odds for their matchup via DraftKings Sportsbook:

- **Point Spread:** Colorado -10.5 (Colorado is favored to win by more than 10.5 points; otherwise, North Dakota State covers)

- **Moneyline:** Colorado -380 (a $10 bet would return $12.63 total); North Dakota State +300 (a $10 bet would return $40 total)

- **Total Scoring Over/Under:** 55 points combined by both teams

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