Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors LSU,
while Game Control favors Missouri.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
LSU wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Missouri wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
LSU -6
O/U 63.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → LSU
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
LSU 2023 Schedule
LSU's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 9/3 | LSU vs Florida State | -2.0L24–45 | 56.5 | L24–45 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | LSU vs Grambling | -56.5W72–10 | 61.5 | W72–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | LSU at Mississippi State | -9.5W41–14 | 54.0 | W41–14 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | LSU vs Arkansas | -17.5W34–31 | 55.0 | W34–31 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | LSU at Ole Miss | -3.0L49–55 | 67.0 | L49–55 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | LSU at Missouri | -6.0W49–39 | 63.5 | W49–39 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | LSU vs Auburn | -11.0W48–18 | 60.0 | W48–18 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | LSU vs Army | -33.0W62–0 | 60.0 | W62–0 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/4 | LSU at Alabama | +3.0L28–42 | 61.5 | L28–42 | O | N |
| Sat 11/11 | LSU vs Florida | -14.0W52–35 | 68.5 | W52–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | LSU vs Georgia State | -32.5W56–14 | 73.5 | W56–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | LSU vs Texas A&M | -10.5W42–30 | 67.5 | W42–30 | O | Y |
| Mon 1/1 | LSU vs Wisconsin | -9.5W35–31 | 59.5 | W35–31 | O | N |
Missouri 2023 Schedule
Missouri's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/31 | Missouri vs South Dakota | -27.0W35–10 | 44.5 | W35–10 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Missouri vs Middle Tennessee | -21.0W23–19 | 47.5 | W23–19 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Missouri vs Kansas State | +3.5W30–27 | 48.0 | W30–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Missouri vs Memphis | -6.5W34–27 | 52.0 | W34–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Missouri at Vanderbilt | -14.0W38–21 | 53.5 | W38–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Missouri vs LSU | +6.0L39–49 | 63.5 | L39–49 | O | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Missouri at Kentucky | +1.5W38–21 | 50.5 | W38–21 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Missouri vs South Carolina | -7.5W34–12 | 57.5 | W34–12 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/4 | Missouri at Georgia | +15.0L21–30 | 56.5 | L21–30 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Missouri vs Tennessee | +1.0W36–7 | 58.5 | W36–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Missouri vs Florida | -12.5W33–31 | 56.5 | W33–31 | O | N |
| Fri 11/24 | Missouri at Arkansas | -9.5W48–14 | 53.5 | W48–14 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/29 | Missouri vs Ohio State | +4.0W14–3 | 51.0 | W14–3 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2023 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ LSU
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 · 2023 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?
LSU Edge
LSU +0.75
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Missouri Edge
Missouri +5.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 5 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
LSU
1 — 2 sequences
✓ Predicted correctly
GC Battle
Missouri
55.8 — 24.4 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
LSU won by 10
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
CSS and GC disagree on this matchup. When the metrics split, historical cover rates are essentially random — treat this as a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
LSU
Brian Kelly #1
12–5 (71%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Mike Denbrock
Yr 2
#1
DC
Matt House
Yr 2
#1
Missouri
Eliah Drinkwitz #1
20–19 (51%)
· Yr 4 at school
OC
Kirby Moore
Yr 1
#1
DC
Blake Baker
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 ✓