Thu, Sep 7 2023
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Week 2
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🏟 Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
Louisville, KY
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Turf
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55,000 cap
Murray State✈ 178 mi+1 hr 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
Louisville
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Louisville entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Louisville wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Louisville wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Louisville -43.5
O/U 55.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Murray State 2023 Schedule
Murray State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 9/7 | Murray State at Louisville | +43.5L0–56 | 55.5 | L0–56 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Murray State at Middle Tennessee | +34.5L14–35 | 51.0 | L14–35 | U | Y |
Louisville 2023 Schedule
Louisville's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 9/1 | Louisville vs Georgia Tech | -7.0W39–34 | 49.5 | W39–34 | O | N |
| Thu 9/7 | Louisville vs Murray State | -43.5W56–0 | 55.5 | W56–0 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Louisville vs Indiana | -10.0W21–14 | 51.0 | W21–14 | U | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Louisville vs Boston College | -14.0W56–28 | 53.0 | W56–28 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/29 | Louisville at NC State | -3.5W13–10 | 56.5 | W13–10 | U | N |
| Sat 10/7 | Louisville vs Notre Dame | +6.5W33–20 | 53.0 | W33–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Louisville at Pittsburgh | -7.5L21–38 | 44.5 | L21–38 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Louisville vs Duke | -5.0W23–0 | 47.0 | W23–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Louisville vs Virginia Tech | -9.5W34–3 | 48.5 | W34–3 | U | Y |
| Thu 11/9 | Louisville vs Virginia | -20.5W31–24 | 49.5 | W31–24 | O | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Louisville at Miami | +1.5W38–31 | 46.5 | W38–31 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | Louisville vs Kentucky | -7.5L31–38 | 47.5 | L31–38 | O | N |
| Sat 12/2 | Louisville vs Florida State | +3.5L6–16 | 51.0 | L6–16 | U | N |
| Wed 12/27 | Louisville vs USC | -4.5L28–42 | 58.0 | L28–42 | O | N |
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
Louisville Edge
Louisville +1.54
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2022 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Louisville Edge
Louisville +46.6
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: 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 ✓