Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
—
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Missouri wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Missouri -34.5
O/U 53.5
ESPN Bet
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Missouri
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
Buffalo 2024 Schedule
Buffalo's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/29 | Buffalo vs Lafayette | -3.5W30–13 | 45.5 | W30–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Buffalo at Missouri | +34.5L0–38 | 53.5 | L0–38 | U | N |
| Sat 9/14 | Buffalo vs Massachusetts | -3.5W34–3 | 45.5 | W34–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/21 | Buffalo at Northern Illinois | +13.0W23–20 | 42.5 | W23–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Buffalo at UConn | +6.0L3–47 | 44.5 | L3–47 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Buffalo vs Toledo | +10.5W30–15 | 44.5 | W30–15 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Buffalo vs Western Michigan | +1.0L41–48 | 49.5 | L41–48 | O | N |
| Sat 10/26 | Buffalo at Ohio | +4.0L16–47 | 46.5 | L16–47 | O | N |
| Sat 11/2 | Buffalo at Akron | +1.0W41–30 | 49.0 | W41–30 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 11/12 | Buffalo vs Ball State | -3.5W51–48 | 55.5 | W51–48 | O | N |
| Wed 11/20 | Buffalo at Eastern Michigan | +1.0W37–20 | 53.5 | W37–20 | O | Y |
| Tue 11/26 | Buffalo vs Kent State | -23.5W43–7 | 50.5 | W43–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 1/4 | Buffalo vs Liberty | -4.5W26–7 | 50.5 | W26–7 | U | Y |
Missouri 2024 Schedule
Missouri's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8/29 | Missouri vs Murray State | -50.5W51–0 | 62.5 | W51–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/7 | Missouri vs Buffalo | -34.5W38–0 | 53.5 | W38–0 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Missouri vs Boston College | -14.5W27–21 | 51.5 | W27–21 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Missouri vs Vanderbilt | -17.5W30–27 | 52.0 | W30–27 | O | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Missouri at Texas A&M | +3.0L10–41 | 47.5 | L10–41 | O | N |
| Sat 10/12 | Missouri at Massachusetts | -27.0W45–3 | 54.0 | W45–3 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Missouri vs Auburn | -3.5W21–17 | 49.5 | W21–17 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | Missouri at Alabama | +16.0L0–34 | 51.5 | L0–34 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Missouri vs Oklahoma | +3.5W30–23 | 41.5 | W30–23 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Missouri at South Carolina | +10.5L30–34 | 42.5 | L30–34 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/23 | Missouri at Mississippi State | -9.5W39–20 | 58.0 | W39–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/30 | Missouri vs Arkansas | -3.5W28–21 | 51.5 | W28–21 | U | Y |
| Mon 12/30 | Missouri vs Iowa | -1.0W27–24 | 41.0 | W27–24 | O | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2024 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Missouri
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Missouri
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Missouri
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 · 2024 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?
Buffalo Edge
Buffalo +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 0 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Missouri Edge
Missouri +9.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 1 game this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Missouri
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Missouri
83.5 — 6.2 GC score
✓ Predicted correctly
Game Result
Missouri won by 38
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Missouri. 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
Buffalo
Pete Lembo #1
0–0 (0%)
· Yr 1 at school
OC
Dave Patenaude
Yr 1
#1
DC
Joe Bowen
Yr 1
#1
Missouri
Eliah Drinkwitz #1
28–21 (57%)
· Yr 5 at school
OC
Kirby Moore
Yr 2
#1
DC
Corey Batoon
Yr 1
#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 ✓