Sat, Sep 2 2023
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Week 1
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Neutral Site
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🏟 War Memorial Stadium
Little Rock, AR
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Turf
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54,120 cap
Western Carolina✈ 518 mi-1 hr TZ
Arkansas✈ 138 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2023 in-season data is not yet available.
Edges are based on 2022 full-season performance.
Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
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Lean
Game Control
76%
Arkansas wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Arkansas -38
O/U 61.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Western Carolina 2023 Schedule
Western Carolina's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Western Carolina vs Arkansas | +38.0L13–56 | 61.0 | L13–56 | O | N |
Arkansas 2023 Schedule
Arkansas's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Arkansas vs Western Carolina | -38.0W56–13 | 61.0 | W56–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Arkansas vs Kent State | -38.0W28–6 | 57.5 | W28–6 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Arkansas vs BYU | -9.0L31–38 | 48.0 | L31–38 | O | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Arkansas at LSU | +17.5L31–34 | 55.0 | L31–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Arkansas vs Texas A&M | +6.5L22–34 | 53.5 | L22–34 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Arkansas at Ole Miss | +13.0L20–27 | 61.5 | L20–27 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Arkansas at Alabama | +19.0L21–24 | 45.0 | L21–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Arkansas vs Mississippi State | -6.5L3–7 | 46.5 | L3–7 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/4 | Arkansas at Florida | +4.5W39–36 | 50.0 | W39–36 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Arkansas vs Auburn | -2.5L10–48 | 46.5 | L10–48 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Arkansas vs Florida International | -27.5W44–20 | 49.5 | W44–20 | O | N |
| Fri 11/24 | Arkansas vs Missouri | +9.5L14–48 | 53.5 | L14–48 | O | N |
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Western Carolina Edge
Western Carolina +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Arkansas Edge
Arkansas +32.9
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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 ✓