Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 PM
Our model blends Elo + SP+ ratings (UAB Elo 1184, ULM Elo 1016) plus home-field advantage. That projects UAB -8.6 (74% to win), essentially in line with the market.
Pick: UAB
Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.
Gridpex's model favors UAB with a 74% win probability.
The model projects UAB by 8.6.
Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 PM on ESPN+, at Protective 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 UAB at 74% to win, projecting UAB by 8.6.