Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 PM
Our model blends Elo + SP+ ratings (MSST Elo 1468, ULM Elo 1016) plus home-field advantage. That projects MSST -24.7 (97% to win) — 3.8 points of value on ULM versus the market line of -28.5.
Pick: MSST
Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.
Gridpex's model favors Mississippi State with a 97% win probability.
The model projects Mississippi State by 24.7.
Sat, Sep 5, 11:30 PM on ESPNU, at Davis Wade Stadium.
Why trust the number?Gridpex's model is walk-forward validated on 2014–24, out-of-sample: +0.28 pts mean Closing Line Value and 53.5% beat the close. We report the record — wins and losses — never fake locks.
I make this Mississippi State at 97% to win, projecting Mississippi State by 24.7.