Matchup Prediction
Navy
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
Navy entering this game.
Momentum Control
73.7%
Navy wins
Solid
Game Control
75.9%
Navy wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
Navy -12.5
O/U 49.0
DraftKings
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Navy
· 73.9% ATS historically
↓ See full breakdown
Navy 2024 Schedule
Navy's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Navy vs Bucknell | -31.5W49–21 | 48.5 | W49–21 | O | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Navy vs Temple | -11.5W38–11 | 43.5 | W38–11 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Navy vs Memphis | +9.5W56–44 | 47.0 | W56–44 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/28 | Navy at UAB | -4.5W41–18 | 56.5 | W41–18 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/5 | Navy at Air Force | -10.0W34–7 | 37.0 | W34–7 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Navy vs Charlotte | -16.5W51–17 | 57.5 | W51–17 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | Navy vs Notre Dame | +14.0L14–51 | 50.5 | L14–51 | O | N |
| Sat 11/2 | Navy at Rice | -12.5L10–24 | 49.0 | L10–24 | U | N |
| Sat 11/9 | Navy at South Florida | -4.5W28–7 | 59.5 | W28–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/16 | Navy vs Tulane | +7.5L0–35 | 49.0 | L0–35 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Fri 11/29 | Navy at East Carolina | +2.5W34–20 | 54.0 | W34–20 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 12/14 | Navy vs Army | +6.0 | 39.5 | — | — | — |
| Fri 12/27 | Navy vs Oklahoma | -1.0W21–20 | 44.0 | W21–20 | U | N |
Rice 2024 Schedule
Rice's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/31 | Rice vs Sam Houston | -9.5L14–34 | 49.0 | L14–34 | U | N |
| Sat 9/7 | Rice vs Texas Southern | -30.0W69–7 | 52.5 | W69–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/14 | Rice at Houston | +3.5L7–33 | 43.5 | L7–33 | U | N |
| Sat 9/21 | Rice at Army | +7.0L14–37 | 44.0 | L14–37 | O | N |
| Sat 9/28 | Rice vs Charlotte | -4.0L20–21 | 48.0 | L20–21 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Rice vs UTSA | +3.5W29–27 | 51.0 | W29–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/19 | Rice at Tulane | +21.5L10–24 | 53.5 | L10–24 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/26 | Rice at UConn | +6.5L10–17 | 47.0 | L10–17 | U | N |
| Sat 11/2 | Rice vs Navy | +12.5W24–10 | 49.0 | W24–10 | U | Y |
| Fri 11/8 | Rice at Memphis | +7.5L20–27 | 50.5 | L20–27 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Rice at UAB | -7.0L14–40 | 52.0 | L14–40 | O | N |
| Sat 11/30 | Rice vs South Florida | +5.5W35–28 | 53.5 | W35–28 | 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
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Navy
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?
Navy Edge
Navy +1.86
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 73.7% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
Navy Edge
Navy +37.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 8 games this season
Actual Result
CSS Battle
Rice
2 — 0 sequences
✗ Predicted incorrectly
GC Battle
Rice
87.7 — 6.6 GC score
✗ Predicted incorrectly
Game Result
Rice won by 14
✗ Model missed it
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on Navy with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
Navy
Brian Newberry #1
5–7 (42%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Drew Cronic
Yr 1
#1
DC
P.J. Volker
Yr 2
#1
Rice
Mike Bloomgren #1
22–46 (32%)
· Yr 7 at school
OC
Marques Tuiasosopo
Yr 3
#1
DC
Brian Smith
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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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: CSS is not a predictive 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: GS is not a predictive 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 ✓