Sat, Sep 30 2023
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Week 5
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🏟 Jones AT&T Stadium
Lubbock, TX
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Turf
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60,862 cap
Houston✈ 467 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
Metrics disagree on this matchup
Momentum Control favors Houston,
while Game Control favors Texas Tech.
Split signals historically show weaker predictive confidence — treat as a toss-up.
⚡ Split Signal — Metrics Disagree
Momentum Control
61.3%
Houston wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Texas Tech wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Texas Tech -8.5
O/U 52.0
William Hill (New Jersey)
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Texas Tech
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Houston 2023 Schedule
Houston's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Houston vs UTSA | +2.5W17–14 | 59.5 | W17–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/9 | Houston at Rice | -7.5L41–43 | 51.0 | L41–43 | O | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Houston vs TCU | +7.5L13–36 | 64.0 | L13–36 | U | N |
| Sat 9/23 | Houston vs Sam Houston | -11.5W38–7 | 37.0 | W38–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/30 | Houston at Texas Tech | +8.5L28–49 | 52.0 | L28–49 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/12 | Houston vs West Virginia | +3.0W41–39 | 49.5 | W41–39 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/21 | Houston vs Texas | +24.0L24–31 | 60.5 | L24–31 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | Houston at Kansas State | +17.5L0–41 | 61.0 | L0–41 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | Houston at Baylor | +3.0W25–24 | 58.5 | W25–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Houston vs Cincinnati | -3.5L14–24 | 53.5 | L14–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | Houston vs Oklahoma State | +6.5L30–43 | 56.5 | L30–43 | O | N |
| Sat 11/25 | Houston at UCF | +15.5L13–27 | 61.5 | L13–27 | U | Y |
Texas Tech 2023 Schedule
Texas Tech's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Texas Tech at Wyoming | -13.0L33–35 | 50.5 | L33–35 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Texas Tech vs Oregon | +4.5L30–38 | 70.0 | L30–38 | U | N |
| Sat 9/16 | Texas Tech vs Tarleton State | -36.5W41–3 | 75.5 | W41–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | Texas Tech at West Virginia | -6.0L13–20 | 53.5 | L13–20 | U | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Texas Tech vs Houston | -8.5W49–28 | 52.0 | W49–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Texas Tech at Baylor | -2.5W39–14 | 59.5 | W39–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | Texas Tech vs Kansas State | -1.0L21–38 | 57.0 | L21–38 | O | N |
| Sat 10/21 | Texas Tech at BYU | -3.0L14–27 | 49.0 | L14–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 11/2 | Texas Tech vs TCU | -2.5W35–28 | 59.5 | W35–28 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/11 | Texas Tech at Kansas | +3.5W16–13 | 61.5 | W16–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Texas Tech vs UCF | -2.0W24–23 | 59.0 | W24–23 | U | N |
| Fri 11/24 | Texas Tech at Texas | +16.5L7–57 | 53.5 | L7–57 | O | N |
| Sat 12/16 | Texas Tech vs California | -3.5W34–14 | 54.5 | W34–14 | 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
All 4 Agree
→ Texas Tech
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Texas Tech
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Texas Tech
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?
Houston Edge
Houston +0.17
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 3 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Texas Tech Edge
Texas Tech +16.0
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 4 games this season
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
Houston
Dana Holgorsen #1
28–22 (56%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Dana Holgorsen
Yr 1
#1
DC
Doug Belk
Yr 3
#1
Texas Tech
Joey McGuire #1
9–7 (56%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Zach Kittley
Yr 2
#1
DC
Tim DeRuyter
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 ✓