Sun, Dec 17 2023
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Postseason
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Neutral Site
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🏟 SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA
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Turf
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71,500 cap
Boise State✈ 676 mi-1 hr TZ
Matchup Prediction
Boise State
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Boise State entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Boise State wins
Solid
Game Control
58.6%
Boise State wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
UCLA -6.5
O/U 46.0
Bovada
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
↓ See full breakdown
UCLA 2023 Schedule
UCLA's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | UCLA vs Coastal Carolina | -15.5W27–13 | 66.5 | W27–13 | U | N |
| Sat 9/9 | UCLA at San Diego State | -13.0W35–10 | 49.0 | W35–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | UCLA vs North Carolina Central | -35.0W59–7 | 60.5 | W59–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/23 | UCLA at Utah | +3.0L7–14 | 50.5 | L7–14 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/7 | UCLA vs Washington State | -3.0W25–17 | 60.0 | W25–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/14 | UCLA at Oregon State | +3.5L24–36 | 53.5 | L24–36 | O | N |
| Sat 10/21 | UCLA at Stanford | -17.0W42–7 | 52.0 | W42–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/28 | UCLA vs Colorado | -14.0W28–16 | 60.0 | W28–16 | U | N |
| Sat 11/4 | UCLA at Arizona | -2.5L10–27 | 50.0 | L10–27 | U | N |
| Sat 11/11 | UCLA vs Arizona State | -14.0L7–17 | 45.5 | L7–17 | U | N |
| Sat 11/18 | UCLA at USC | +6.0W38–20 | 65.5 | W38–20 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/25 | UCLA vs California | -9.5L7–33 | 50.5 | L7–33 | U | N |
| Sat 12/16 | UCLA vs Boise State | -6.5W35–22 | 46.0 | W35–22 | O | Y |
Boise State 2023 Schedule
Boise State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9/2 | Boise State at Washington | +14.0L19–56 | 59.0 | L19–56 | O | N |
| Sat 9/9 | Boise State vs UCF | +3.0L16–18 | 58.5 | L16–18 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/16 | Boise State vs North Dakota | -15.0W42–18 | 58.0 | W42–18 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/22 | Boise State at San Diego State | -6.5W34–31 | 46.0 | W34–31 | O | N |
| Sat 9/30 | Boise State at Memphis | +3.0L32–35 | 58.0 | L32–35 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/7 | Boise State vs San José State | -8.0W35–27 | 57.5 | W35–27 | O | N |
| Sat 10/14 | Boise State at Colorado State | -7.5L30–31 | 60.0 | L30–31 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/28 | Boise State vs Wyoming | -4.5W32–7 | 48.5 | W32–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/4 | Boise State at Fresno State | +2.5L30–37 | 53.5 | L30–37 | O | N |
| Sat 11/11 | Boise State vs New Mexico | -27.5W42–14 | 58.5 | W42–14 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/18 | Boise State at Utah State | -5.5W45–10 | 62.5 | W45–10 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/24 | Boise State vs Air Force | -6.5W27–19 | 44.5 | W27–19 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/2 | Boise State at UNLV | -2.5W44–20 | 58.0 | W44–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 12/16 | Boise State vs UCLA | +6.5L22–35 | 46.0 | L22–35 | O | N |
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
Split
Metrics disagree
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?
Boise State Edge
Boise State +1.10
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 12 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Boise State Edge
Boise State +7.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 13 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Tie
2 — 2 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
UCLA
36.7 — 40.8 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
UCLA won by 13
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Boise State. Teams with this edge profile have covered 50.3% historically — essentially a coin flip against the spread.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
UCLA
Chip Kelly #1
30–29 (51%)
· Yr 6 at school
OC
Chip Kelly
Yr 2
#1
DC
D'Anton Lynn
Yr 1
#1
Boise State
Andy Avalos #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Bush Hamdan
Yr 1
#1
DC
Spencer Danielson
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: 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 ✓

