Matchup Prediction
Kansas
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Kansas entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Kansas wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Kansas wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Houston -8.5
O/U 58.0
teamrankings
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Houston
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Kansas 2022 Schedule
Kansas's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/2 | Kansas vs Tennessee Tech | -30.5W56–10 | 62.0 | W56–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/10 | Kansas at West Virginia | +14.0W55–42 | 59.5 | W55–42 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/17 | Kansas at Houston | +8.5W48–30 | 58.0 | W48–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/24 | Kansas vs Duke | -7.5W35–27 | 66.0 | W35–27 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/1 | Kansas vs Iowa State | +3.5W14–11 | 59.0 | W14–11 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/8 | Kansas vs TCU | +7.0L31–38 | 70.0 | L31–38 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/15 | Kansas at Oklahoma | +10.5L42–52 | 66.0 | L42–52 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/22 | Kansas at Baylor | +10.5L23–35 | 56.5 | L23–35 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/5 | Kansas vs Oklahoma State | -3.0W37–16 | 59.5 | W37–16 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/12 | Kansas at Texas Tech | +3.5L28–43 | 63.5 | L28–43 | O | N |
| Sat 11/19 | Kansas vs Texas | +9.0L14–55 | 63.5 | L14–55 | O | N |
| Sat 11/26 | Kansas at Kansas State | +11.5L27–47 | 62.0 | L27–47 | O | N |
| Wed 12/28 | Kansas vs Arkansas | +1.5L53–55 | 70.5 | L53–55 | O | N |
Houston 2022 Schedule
Houston's 2022 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/3 | Houston at UTSA | -3.5W37–35 | 61.5 | W37–35 | O | N |
| Sat 9/10 | Houston at Texas Tech | +3.5L30–33 | 62.5 | L30–33 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/17 | Houston vs Kansas | -8.5L30–48 | 58.0 | L30–48 | O | N |
| Sat 9/24 | Houston vs Rice | -17.5W34–27 | 52.5 | W34–27 | O | N |
| Fri 9/30 | Houston vs Tulane | -5.0L24–27 | 52.0 | L24–27 | U | N |
| Fri 10/7 | Houston at Memphis | +1.5W33–32 | 57.5 | W33–32 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/22 | Houston at Navy | -3.0W38–20 | 51.0 | W38–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/29 | Houston vs South Florida | -17.0W42–27 | 59.0 | W42–27 | O | N |
| Sat 11/5 | Houston at SMU | +3.5L63–77 | 66.0 | L63–77 | O | N |
| Sat 11/12 | Houston vs Temple | -20.0W43–36 | 56.0 | W43–36 | O | N |
| Sat 11/19 | Houston at East Carolina | +6.0W42–3 | 66.5 | W42–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/26 | Houston vs Tulsa | -13.0L30–37 | 66.5 | L30–37 | O | N |
| Fri 12/23 | Houston vs Louisiana | -5.5W23–16 | 56.5 | W23–16 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2022 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Houston
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Houston
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Houston
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2022 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Kansas Edge
Kansas +1.50
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Kansas Edge
Kansas +50.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Kansas
1 — 4 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Kansas
25.3 — 61.1 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Kansas won by 18
✓ Model called it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Kansas with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Kansas
Lance Leipold #1
2–10 (17%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Andy Kotelnicki
Yr 2
#1
DC
Brian Borland
Yr 2
#1
Houston
Dana Holgorsen #1
19–15 (56%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Shannon Dawson
Yr 2
#1
DC
Doug Belk
Yr 2
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓