Mon, Sep 7, 11:30 PM
Our model blends Elo + SP+ ratings (FSU Elo 1556, SMU Elo 1852) plus home-field advantage. That projects FSU +6.3 (32% to win) — 3.8 points of value on SMU versus the market line of +2.5.
Pick: SMU · 12 pts off the market line
Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.
Gridpex's model favors SMU with a 68% win probability.
The model projects SMU by 6.3.
Mon, Sep 7, 11:30 PM on ESPN, at Doak Campbell 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 SMU at 68% to win, projecting SMU by 6.3. That's 12 points off the market line — there may be value. Where's the disagreement?