Sat, Oct 28 2023
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Week 9
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🏟 Blaik Field at Michie Stadium
West Point, NY
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Turf
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38,000 cap
Massachusetts✈ 100 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Army
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Army entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Army wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Army wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Army -10
O/U 49.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Army
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Massachusetts 2023 Schedule
Massachusetts's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/26 | Massachusetts at New Mexico State | +7.0W41–30 | 45.5 | W41–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/2 | Massachusetts at Auburn | +35.0L14–59 | 52.0 | L14–59 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Massachusetts vs Miami (OH) | +7.0L28–41 | 45.0 | L28–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Massachusetts at Eastern Michigan | +7.0L17–19 | 50.0 | L17–19 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Massachusetts vs New Mexico | -3.5L31–34 | 48.5 | L31–34 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Massachusetts vs Arkansas State | -2.5L28–52 | 55.5 | L28–52 | O | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Massachusetts vs Toledo | +19.0L24–41 | 55.5 | L24–41 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Massachusetts at Penn State | +42.0L0–63 | 55.0 | L0–63 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Massachusetts at Army | +10.0W21–14 | 49.5 | W21–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Massachusetts vs Merrimack | -16.5W31–21 | 57.5 | W31–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/18 | Massachusetts at Liberty | +26.5L25–49 | 64.5 | L25–49 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Massachusetts vs UConn | -2.5L18–31 | 51.0 | L18–31 | U | N |
Army 2023 Schedule
Army's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Army at UL Monroe | -8.5L13–17 | 47.0 | L13–17 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Army vs Delaware State | -39.5W57–0 | 44.0 | W57–0 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/15 | Army at UTSA | +7.0W37–29 | 42.0 | W37–29 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Army at Syracuse | +13.0L16–29 | 50.5 | L16–29 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/7 | Army vs Boston College | -2.5L24–27 | 47.0 | L24–27 | O | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Army vs Troy | +6.5L0–19 | 41.5 | L0–19 | U | N |
| Sat 10/21 | Army at LSU | +33.0L0–62 | 60.0 | L0–62 | O | N |
| Sat 10/28 | Army vs Massachusetts | -10.0L14–21 | 49.5 | L14–21 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Army vs Air Force | +18.5W23–3 | 32.0 | W23–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Army vs Holy Cross | -11.5W17–14 | 55.5 | W17–14 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Army vs Coastal Carolina | +1.5W28–21 | 40.5 | W28–21 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 12/9 | Army vs Navy | -2.0W17–11 | 28.0 | W17–11 | 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
→ Army
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?
Army Edge
Army +0.13
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Army Edge
Army +28.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Army 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
Massachusetts
Don Brown #1
2–14 (13%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Steve Casula
Yr 2
#1
DC
Keith Dudzinski
Yr 2
#1
Army
Jeff Monken #1
66–50 (57%)
· Yr 10 at school
OC
Matt Drinkall
Yr 1
#1
DC
Nate Woody
Yr 3
#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: 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 ✓