Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati Week 1 College Football Matchup Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 2 2023 · Week 1 · 🏟 Nippert Stadium Cincinnati, OH · Turf · 40,000 cap
Eastern Kentucky✈ 97 miSame TZ
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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.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Eastern Kentucky
30
EKY +21.5
Cincinnati
28
P&R Line Eastern Kentucky -2.5
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Cincinnati -21.5 · O/U 57.5
Matchup Prediction
Cincinnati has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Cincinnati entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Cincinnati wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Cincinnati wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Cincinnati -21.5
O/U 57.5
William Hill (New Jersey)
Eastern Kentucky 2023 Schedule
Eastern Kentucky's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati+21.5L13–6657.5L13–66ON
Sat 9/9Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky+35.0L17–2862.5L17–28UY
Cincinnati 2023 Schedule
Cincinnati's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2Cincinnati vs Eastern Kentucky-21.5W66–1357.5W66–13OY
Sat 9/9Cincinnati at Pittsburgh+6.5W27–2144.5W27–21OY
Sat 9/16Cincinnati vs Miami (OH)-14.5L24–3144.5L24–31ON
Sat 9/23Cincinnati vs Oklahoma+13.0L6–2058.0L6–20UN
Fri 9/29Cincinnati at BYU+1.0L27–3547.5L27–35ON
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/14Cincinnati vs Iowa State-4.0L10–3042.5L10–30UN
Sat 10/21Cincinnati vs Baylor-2.5L29–3251.5L29–32ON
Sat 10/28Cincinnati at Oklahoma State+7.0L13–4553.0L13–45ON
Sat 11/4Cincinnati vs UCF+3.5L26–2859.5L26–28UY
Sat 11/11Cincinnati at Houston+3.5W24–1453.5W24–14UY
Sat 11/18Cincinnati at West Virginia+4.5L21–4252.5L21–42ON
Sat 11/25Cincinnati vs Kansas+7.5L16–4959.5L16–49ON
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Cincinnati Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Eastern Kentucky #64
0.50
Cincinnati #39
1.23
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Kentucky #118
2.00
Cincinnati #9
0.39
Cincinnati +0.73
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? Cincinnati Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Eastern Kentucky #97
25.2
Cincinnati #40
63.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Eastern Kentucky #101
54.4
Cincinnati #32
26.5
Cincinnati +38.1
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