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GameDay Matrix
Week 9 · Dated market observations

MATRIX EDGE.

56 published forecasts with recorded market comparisons. Injury and weather factors appear with each matchup.

Published forecasts56
Upcoming spread picks16
Upcoming total picks12
Upset Watch6
UpdatedOCT 31
Week 9 matchup context

Matrix Context Watch

Player availability and weather factors for the published forecasts, with dated sources.

Quarterback context

Delaware at Western Kentucky

Delaware’s October 26 preview says Nick Minicucci returned after missing two games through injury and threw five touchdowns against Missouri State. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–1 mph, 60–71°F.

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Context updated October 26 (ET)

Quarterback context

Troy at James Madison

The Sun Belt’s October 26 initial report lists Troy quarterback Goose Crowder probable; James Madison quarterback Tanner Vibabul doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–1 mph, 53–65°F.

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Context updated October 26 (ET)

Quarterback context · Wind

Baylor at UCF

Baylor announced October 25 that Dave Aranda was relieved of his duties. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman is interim head coach for the rest of the season. UCF’s October 26 update identifies Keyone Jenkins as the quarterback who threw for 293 yards and accounted for four touchdowns in the win over BYU. This dated performance is separate from Friday’s availability report. Current official report: UCF QB Alonza Barnett III questionable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–15 mph, gusts up to 23 mph, 74–78°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

Arizona at Texas Tech

ESPN reported October 30 that Texas Tech plans significant snaps for both Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond against Arizona, with an increased role for Castellanos. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 56–58°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

California at NC State

California used Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele for 37 pass attempts on October 24, after Jackson Brousseau led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NC State announced October 24 that Dave Doeren was relieved of his duties and Todd Goebbel will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. NWS game-window forecast: wind 8–9 mph, 64–67°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

SMU at Syracuse

Syracuse’s October 30 preview describes Steve Angeli’s return as starter against North Carolina. The current ACC report lists Angeli questionable, with Amari Odom and Malachi Nelson out.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

Wisconsin at Iowa

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said October 27 that the plan is to start Hank Brown, with the position evaluated through the week. Iowa also announced running back Kamari Moulton will miss the rest of the season. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 35%, 57–61°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

Illinois at Maryland

Illinois’ October 26 preview says Katin Houser will miss an extended period with a broken hand. Michael Clayton II led the passing in the win over Oregon. Maryland will play its first game under interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim. Current official report: Illinois QB Katin Houser doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5–6 mph, 59–63°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Thunderstorm chance

UAB at South Florida

NWS game-window forecast: wind 13–14 mph, gusts up to 22 mph, precipitation chance up to 21%, a thunderstorm chance, 82–85°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

Michigan at Rutgers

Michigan’s October 26 notes confirm Tommy Carr made his first career start against Indiana, completing 20 of 32 passes. The reviewed notes do not announce Michigan’s starter against Rutgers. Rutgers used AJ Surace for 18 pass attempts on October 24, after Dylan Lonergan led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. Current official report: Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 57–62°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Personnel context

Auburn at Ole Miss

Pete Golding said October 26 that running back Kewan Lacy will miss the Auburn game after dislocating his shoulder against Texas. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 71–74°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

Marshall at Old Dominion

Old Dominion used Jaxon Potter for 34 pass attempts on October 24, after Ryan Huff led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. Current official report: Old Dominion QB Quinn Henicle doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–12 mph, gusts up to 18 mph, 60–61°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

Kansas State at Colorado

Kansas State’s October 30 update says Avery Johnson is out and Jacob Knuth is doubtful with ankle sprains. The reviewed update leaves Blake Barnett and Dillon Duff as possible replacements without naming a starter. Current official report: Colorado QB Julian Lewis out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3–5 mph, 57–63°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context · Wind

Coastal Carolina at Georgia State

Georgia State’s October 24 recap identifies Ayden Pereira as its passing leader against Arkansas State, following Cameran Brown’s heavier passing workload in the previous game. A Week 9 starter is not confirmed in the reviewed sources. Current official report: Georgia State QB Cameran Brown doubtful. NWS game-window forecast: wind 15 mph, gusts up to 26 mph, 71–73°F.

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Context updated October 30 (ET)

Quarterback context

UConn at Air Force

Air Force’s October 26 notes say Evan Medders left the Wyoming game injured. Howard Fisher IV then recorded a career-high seven pass attempts. The reviewed notes do not confirm Air Force’s quarterback role against UConn. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 61–62°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Temple at East Carolina

East Carolina used Mitch Griffis for 26 pass attempts on October 22, after Emory Williams led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NWS game-window forecast: wind 7–10 mph, gusts up to 17 mph, 65–68°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Thunderstorm chance

Louisiana Tech at South Alabama

NWS game-window forecast: wind 10 mph, gusts up to 20 mph, precipitation chance up to 22%, a thunderstorm chance, 80–81°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Florida at Georgia

Florida’s October 31 game-day preview says Aaron Philo is set to start against Georgia. The current SEC report lists Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. available. That availability status does not establish workload.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context · Thunderstorm chance

Arizona State at BYU

Current official report: Arizona State QB Mikey Keene game time decision. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 59–61°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Kansas at TCU

Current official report: Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall game time decision. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, 75°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Minnesota at Indiana

Indiana’s October 26 press conference acknowledges Josh Hoover played hurt at Michigan. Curt Cignetti expects him to be better this week; that expectation is separate from a game-day availability report. Current official report: Minnesota QB Michael Merdinger out. The current official report lists Indiana QB Josh Hoover available. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3–6 mph, 68–70°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Northwestern at Oregon

Dan Lanning said October 26 that Dante Moore is not expected to return this season. Jay Johnson will coordinate Oregon’s offense after Drew Mehringer’s dismissal. The reviewed announcement does not name Oregon’s Week 9 starter. Current official report: Oregon QB Dante Moore out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 1–2 mph, 47–53°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context · Thunderstorm chance

Colorado State at Utah State

Colorado State’s October 30 preview describes Hauss Hejny and K’saan Farrar splitting time. Hejny threw all 31 team pass attempts against San Diego State after Farrar led the previous game; that dated usage does not confirm Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 52–57°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Thunderstorm chance

Southern Miss at UL Monroe

NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 31%, a thunderstorm chance, 74–76°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

New Mexico at San Jose State

San Jose State used Robert McDaniel for 13 pass attempts on October 24, after Daniel Rolovich led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NWS game-window forecast: wind 2–7 mph, 66°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context · Rain chance

Nevada at UCLA

Nevada’s October 24 recap confirms Luke Duncan made his second start of the season against San José State, throwing 29 passes after AJ Bianco led the prior game. That participation does not confirm Nevada’s starter at UCLA. UCLA’s October 27 preview records Ty Dieffenbach’s second FBS start against Michigan State. That past participation is separate from Saturday’s starting role. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 85%, 68–70°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Oklahoma State at Iowa State

Iowa State’s October 24 recap says Connor Moberly replaced Jaylen Raynor to start the second half at Arizona. The current Big 12 report lists Moberly out; it does not identify Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 58–62°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Wind

Clemson at Florida State

NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–15 mph, gusts up to 23 mph, 73–79°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context · Rain chance

Washington State at San Diego State

Current official report: San Diego State QB Jayden Denegal questionable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, precipitation chance up to 73%, 67–70°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Mississippi State at Texas

Mississippi State announced October 27 that Kamario Taylor will miss the rest of the 2026 season because a foot injury requires surgery. The statement does not name the starter against Texas. Current official report: Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0 mph, 70–79°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh

Pitt’s October 26 coaching update says Holden Geriner remains its quarterback. Geriner started at Miami and threw for 268 yards; Corey Dailey also played. Current official report: Pittsburgh QB Mason Heintschel out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 2–3 mph, 49–57°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context · Rain chance

Ohio State at USC

The current Big Ten report lists Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin out. Ohio State’s reviewed October 28 practice update discusses the decision on who will start and does not name his replacement. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 84%, 64–68°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Personnel context · Rain chance

Missouri at Arkansas

ESPN reported October 29 that Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is expected to make his season debut at Arkansas with a handful of carries, without starting. The current SEC report lists Hardy available; that status does not establish workload. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 58%, 64–66°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Quarterback context

Washington at Nebraska

Current official report: Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. probable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 6–7 mph, precipitation chance up to 32%, 60–62°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Rain chance

Texas State at Boise State

NWS game-window forecast: wind 1–2 mph, precipitation chance up to 87%, 48–54°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Thunderstorm chance · Rain chance

Oregon State at Fresno State

NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, precipitation chance up to 81%, a thunderstorm chance, 62–64°F.

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Context updated October 31 (ET)

Week 9 predictions

Spread and total picks

Published model predictions alongside the recorded market line.

#1 SIDE EDGE · 3.4 PTSLow confidence
Temple at East CarolinaSAT OCT 31 · 3:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
East Carolina -4
Matrix: East Carolina -7.4Market: East Carolina -4.0O/U: 51.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context East Carolina used Mitch Griffis for 26 pass attempts on October 22, after Emory Williams led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NWS game-window forecast: wind 7–10 mph, gusts up to 17 mph, 65–68°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#2 SIDE EDGE · 8.0 PTSLow confidence
UConn at Air ForceSAT OCT 31 · 3:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Air Force -1.5
Matrix: Air Force -9.5Market: Air Force -1.5O/U: 52.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Air Force’s October 26 notes say Evan Medders left the Wyoming game injured. Howard Fisher IV then recorded a career-high seven pass attempts. The reviewed notes do not confirm Air Force’s quarterback role against UConn. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 61–62°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#3 UNDER · 10.3-PT GAPMedium confidence
Stanford at LouisvilleSAT OCT 31 · 3:15 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNDER 59.5
Matrix total: 49.2Market O/U: 59.5Difference: 10.3 pts
Open matchup →
#4 SIDE EDGE · 3.3 PTSMedium confidence
Arizona State at BYUSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Arizona State +16.5
Matrix: BYU -13.2Market: BYU -16.5O/U: 47.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context · Thunderstorm chance Current official report: Arizona State QB Mikey Keene game time decision. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 59–61°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#5 SIDE EDGE · 3.3 PTSLow confidence
Colorado State at Utah StateSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Colorado State +8.5
Matrix: Utah State -5.2Market: Utah State -8.5O/U: 60.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context · Thunderstorm chance Colorado State’s October 30 preview describes Hauss Hejny and K’saan Farrar splitting time. Hejny threw all 31 team pass attempts against San Diego State after Farrar led the previous game; that dated usage does not confirm Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 52–57°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#6 UNDER · 9.7-PT GAPLow confidence
Colorado State at Utah StateSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNDER 60.5
Matrix total: 50.8Market O/U: 60.5Difference: 9.7 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context · Thunderstorm chance Colorado State’s October 30 preview describes Hauss Hejny and K’saan Farrar splitting time. Hejny threw all 31 team pass attempts against San Diego State after Farrar led the previous game; that dated usage does not confirm Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3 mph, precipitation chance up to 29%, a thunderstorm chance, 52–57°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#7 UNDER · 6.9-PT GAPMedium confidence
Florida at GeorgiaSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNDER 56.5
Matrix total: 49.6Market O/U: 56.5Difference: 6.9 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Florida’s October 31 game-day preview says Aaron Philo is set to start against Georgia. The current SEC report lists Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. available. That availability status does not establish workload. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#9 OVER · 8.6-PT GAPMedium confidence
Kansas at TCUSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
OVER 45.5
Matrix total: 54.1Market O/U: 45.5Difference: 8.6 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Current official report: Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall game time decision. NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, 75°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#10 OVER · 7.6-PT GAPHigh confidence
Minnesota at IndianaSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
OVER 40.5
Matrix total: 48.1Market O/U: 40.5Difference: 7.6 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Indiana’s October 26 press conference acknowledges Josh Hoover played hurt at Michigan. Curt Cignetti expects him to be better this week; that expectation is separate from a game-day availability report. Current official report: Minnesota QB Michael Merdinger out. The current official report lists Indiana QB Josh Hoover available. NWS game-window forecast: wind 3–6 mph, 68–70°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#11 SIDE EDGE · 13.6 PTSHigh confidence
Northwestern at OregonSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Oregon -3.5
Matrix: Oregon -17.1Market: Oregon -3.5O/U: 47.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Dan Lanning said October 26 that Dante Moore is not expected to return this season. Jay Johnson will coordinate Oregon’s offense after Drew Mehringer’s dismissal. The reviewed announcement does not name Oregon’s Week 9 starter. Current official report: Oregon QB Dante Moore out. NWS game-window forecast: wind 1–2 mph, 47–53°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#12 SIDE EDGE · 3.0 PTSLow confidence
Southern Miss at UL MonroeSAT OCT 31 · 3:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UL Monroe +3.5
Matrix: Southern Miss -0.5Market: Southern Miss -3.5O/U: 54.5
Open matchup →

Thunderstorm chance NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 31%, a thunderstorm chance, 74–76°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#13 SIDE EDGE · 5.8 PTSMedium confidence
Virginia at Wake ForestSAT OCT 31 · 3:45 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Virginia +13.5
Matrix: Wake Forest -7.7Market: Wake Forest -13.5O/U: 47.5
Open matchup →
#14 OVER · 9.4-PT GAPMedium confidence
New Mexico at San Jose StateSAT OCT 31 · 4:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
OVER 42.5
Matrix total: 51.9Market O/U: 42.5Difference: 9.4 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context San Jose State used Robert McDaniel for 13 pass attempts on October 24, after Daniel Rolovich led its previous game. That participation does not confirm the Week 9 starter or availability. NWS game-window forecast: wind 2–7 mph, 66°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#15 OVER · 9.2-PT GAPLow confidence
Nevada at UCLASAT OCT 31 · 4:15 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
OVER 42.5
Matrix total: 51.7Market O/U: 42.5Difference: 9.2 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context · Rain chance Nevada’s October 24 recap confirms Luke Duncan made his second start of the season against San José State, throwing 29 passes after AJ Bianco led the prior game. That participation does not confirm Nevada’s starter at UCLA. UCLA’s October 27 preview records Ty Dieffenbach’s second FBS start against Michigan State. That past participation is separate from Saturday’s starting role. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 85%, 68–70°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#16 SIDE EDGE · 8.5 PTSMedium confidence
Purdue at Penn StateSAT OCT 31 · 4:15 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Penn State -10
Matrix: Penn State -18.5Market: Penn State -10.0O/U: 55.5
Open matchup →
#17 SIDE EDGE · 3.6 PTSLow confidence
Clemson at Florida StateSAT OCT 31 · 7:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Clemson +5.5
Matrix: Florida State -1.9Market: Florida State -5.5O/U: 50.5
Open matchup →

Wind NWS game-window forecast: wind 10–15 mph, gusts up to 23 mph, 73–79°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#18 UNDER · 9.2-PT GAPLow confidence
Oklahoma State at Iowa StateSAT OCT 31 · 7:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNDER 58.5
Matrix total: 49.3Market O/U: 58.5Difference: 9.2 pts
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Iowa State’s October 24 recap says Connor Moberly replaced Jaylen Raynor to start the second half at Arizona. The current Big 12 report lists Moberly out; it does not identify Saturday’s starter. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, 58–62°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#19 SIDE EDGE · 3.3 PTSHigh confidence
Miami (FL) at North CarolinaSAT OCT 31 · 7:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Miami (FL) -14
Matrix: Miami (FL) -17.3Market: Miami (FL) -14.0O/U: 53.5
Open matchup →
#20 UNDER · 6.7-PT GAPHigh confidence
Miami (FL) at North CarolinaSAT OCT 31 · 7:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNDER 53.5
Matrix total: 46.8Market O/U: 53.5Difference: 6.7 pts
Open matchup →
#21 SIDE EDGE · 9.0 PTSHigh confidence
Ohio State at USCSAT OCT 31 · 7:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Ohio State -6.5
Matrix: Ohio State -15.5Market: Ohio State -6.5O/U: 51.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context · Rain chance The current Big Ten report lists Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin out. Ohio State’s reviewed October 28 practice update discusses the decision on who will start and does not name his replacement. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 84%, 64–68°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#22 OVER · 8.1-PT GAPMedium confidence
Missouri at ArkansasSAT OCT 31 · 7:45 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
OVER 48.5
Matrix total: 56.6Market O/U: 48.5Difference: 8.1 pts
Open matchup →

Personnel context · Rain chance ESPN reported October 29 that Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is expected to make his season debut at Arkansas with a handful of carries, without starting. The current SEC report lists Hardy available; that status does not establish workload. NWS game-window forecast: wind 5 mph, precipitation chance up to 58%, 64–66°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#23 SIDE EDGE · 3.7 PTSLow confidence
Army at MemphisSAT OCT 31 · 8:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Army +6
Matrix: Memphis -2.3Market: Memphis -6.0O/U: 58.5
Open matchup →
#24 SIDE EDGE · 3.4 PTSMedium confidence
Washington at NebraskaSAT OCT 31 · 8:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Washington +7.5
Matrix: Nebraska -4.1Market: Nebraska -7.5O/U: 49.5
Open matchup →

Quarterback context Current official report: Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. probable. NWS game-window forecast: wind 6–7 mph, precipitation chance up to 32%, 60–62°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#25 SIDE EDGE · 7.3 PTSHigh confidence
Texas State at Boise StateSAT OCT 31 · 10:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Boise State -10.5
Matrix: Boise State -17.8Market: Boise State -10.5O/U: 63.5
Open matchup →

Rain chance NWS game-window forecast: wind 1–2 mph, precipitation chance up to 87%, 48–54°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#26 SIDE EDGE · 6.2 PTSLow confidence
Northern Illinois at UNLVSAT OCT 31 · 10:30 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNLV -22.5
Matrix: UNLV -28.7Market: UNLV -22.5O/U: 55.5
Open matchup →
#27 FAVORITE FLIP · 8.5 PTSLow confidence
Oregon State at Fresno StateSAT OCT 31 · 11:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
Fresno State +6
Matrix: Fresno State -2.5Market: Oregon State -6.0O/U: 57.5
Open matchup →

Thunderstorm chance · Rain chance NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, precipitation chance up to 81%, a thunderstorm chance, 62–64°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

#28 UNDER · 12.6-PT GAPLow confidence
Oregon State at Fresno StateSAT OCT 31 · 11:00 PM EDT · DraftKings recorded Oct 31 (ET)
UNDER 57.5
Matrix total: 44.9Market O/U: 57.5Difference: 12.6 pts
Open matchup →

Thunderstorm chance · Rain chance NWS game-window forecast: wind 0–5 mph, precipitation chance up to 81%, a thunderstorm chance, 62–64°F. Player source ↗ Weather ↗ Context updated October 31 (ET)

Upset Watch

The six closest FBS forecasts by projected margin.

GameWatch teamMatrix marginObserved spread
Southern Miss at UL MonroeUL Monroe49%UL Monroe +3.5
Clemson at Florida StateClemson45%Clemson +5.5
Army at MemphisArmy44%Army +6
Oregon State at Fresno StateFresno State57%Fresno State +6
Louisiana Tech at South AlabamaSouth Alabama40%South Alabama +6
Washington at NebraskaWashington39%Washington +7.5

Spread comparisons · 56 saved markets

Published spread predictions with dated market observations. Started games retain their original pregame quotes.

RankGameComparisonMatrixObserved marketGapConfidenceMatchup
#1Tulane at Charlotte2026-10-30Tulane -8.5Tulane -22.2Tulane -8.513.7LowLab →
#2Northwestern at Oregon2026-10-31Oregon -3.5Oregon -17.1Oregon -3.513.6HighLab →
#3Florida Atlantic at North Texas2026-10-29Florida Atlantic +13.5North Texas -2.8North Texas -13.510.7LowLab →
#4Troy at James Madison2026-10-29Troy +21James Madison -11.4James Madison -21.09.6MediumLab →
#5Kennesaw State at Middle Tennessee2026-10-28 · FAVORITE FLIPKennesaw State +2.5Kennesaw State -7.0Middle Tennessee -2.59.5MediumLab →
#6Kansas State at Colorado2026-10-31 · FAVORITE FLIPKansas State +2.5Kansas State -6.6Colorado -2.59.1MediumLab →
#7Coastal Carolina at Georgia State2026-10-31 · FAVORITE FLIPCoastal Carolina +4.5Coastal Carolina -4.6Georgia State -4.59.1LowLab →
#8Ohio State at USC2026-10-31Ohio State -6.5Ohio State -15.5Ohio State -6.59.0HighLab →
#9Oregon State at Fresno State2026-10-31 · FAVORITE FLIPFresno State +6Fresno State -2.5Oregon State -6.08.5LowLab →
#10Purdue at Penn State2026-10-31Penn State -10Penn State -18.5Penn State -10.08.5MediumLab →
#11UAB at South Florida2026-10-31South Florida -7.5South Florida -15.6South Florida -7.58.1LowLab →
#12UConn at Air Force2026-10-31Air Force -1.5Air Force -9.5Air Force -1.58.0LowLab →
#13Texas State at Boise State2026-10-31Boise State -10.5Boise State -17.8Boise State -10.57.3HighLab →
#14Delaware at Western Kentucky2026-10-27Western Kentucky -1.5Western Kentucky -8.2Western Kentucky -1.56.7MediumLab →
#15Wisconsin at Iowa2026-10-31Iowa -2.5Iowa -8.8Iowa -2.56.3MediumLab →
#16Northern Illinois at UNLV2026-10-31UNLV -22.5UNLV -28.7UNLV -22.56.2LowLab →
#17Marshall at Old Dominion2026-10-31 · FAVORITE FLIPOld Dominion +3Old Dominion -3.2Marshall -3.06.2LowLab →
#18Arizona at Texas Tech2026-10-31Texas Tech -3.5Texas Tech -9.3Texas Tech -3.55.8MediumLab →
#19Virginia at Wake Forest2026-10-31Virginia +13.5Wake Forest -7.7Wake Forest -13.55.8MediumLab →
#20Michigan at Rutgers2026-10-31Rutgers +16.5Michigan -12.8Michigan -16.53.7MediumLab →
#21Army at Memphis2026-10-31Army +6Memphis -2.3Memphis -6.03.7LowLab →
#22Clemson at Florida State2026-10-31Clemson +5.5Florida State -1.9Florida State -5.53.6LowLab →
#23Washington at Nebraska2026-10-31Washington +7.5Nebraska -4.1Nebraska -7.53.4MediumLab →
#24Temple at East Carolina2026-10-31East Carolina -4East Carolina -7.4East Carolina -4.03.4LowLab →
#25Colorado State at Utah State2026-10-31Colorado State +8.5Utah State -5.2Utah State -8.53.3LowLab →
#26Miami (FL) at North Carolina2026-10-31Miami (FL) -14Miami (FL) -17.3Miami (FL) -14.03.3HighLab →
#27Arizona State at BYU2026-10-31Arizona State +16.5BYU -13.2BYU -16.53.3MediumLab →
#28Southern Miss at UL Monroe2026-10-31UL Monroe +3.5Southern Miss -0.5Southern Miss -3.53.0LowLab →
#29Stanford at Louisville2026-10-31Stanford +22.5Louisville -19.5Louisville -22.53.0MediumLab →
#30Auburn at Ole Miss2026-10-31Auburn +11.5Ole Miss -8.7Ole Miss -11.52.8MediumLab →
#31New Mexico at San Jose State2026-10-31New Mexico -14.5New Mexico -17.3New Mexico -14.52.8MediumLab →
#32Baylor at UCF2026-10-30 · FAVORITE FLIPUCF +1.5UCF -1.3Baylor -1.52.8LowLab →
#33Bowling Green at Western Michigan2026-10-31Bowling Green +13.5Western Michigan -10.8Western Michigan -13.52.7MediumLab →
#34Missouri at Arkansas2026-10-31Arkansas +10Missouri -7.4Missouri -10.02.6MediumLab →
#35Washington State at San Diego State2026-10-31San Diego State -2.5San Diego State -5.1San Diego State -2.52.6LowLab →
#36Jacksonville State at New Mexico State2026-10-28Jacksonville State -3.5Jacksonville State -6.0Jacksonville State -3.52.5MediumLab →
#37Kansas at TCU2026-10-31TCU -6TCU -8.4TCU -6.02.4MediumLab →
#38South Carolina at Oklahoma2026-10-31Oklahoma -3.5Oklahoma -5.8Oklahoma -3.52.3MediumLab →
#39Louisiana Tech at South Alabama2026-10-31South Alabama +6Louisiana Tech -3.7Louisiana Tech -6.02.3LowLab →
#40Illinois at Maryland2026-10-31Illinois -2.5Illinois -4.3Illinois -2.51.8MediumLab →
#41Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh2026-10-31Georgia Tech +7.5Pittsburgh -5.7Pittsburgh -7.51.8MediumLab →
#42UTEP at North Dakota State2026-10-31North Dakota State -23.5North Dakota State -25.2North Dakota State -23.51.7MediumLab →
#43Kent State at Sacramento State2026-10-30Sacramento State +7Kent State -5.3Kent State -7.01.7MediumLab →
#44Notre Dame at Navy2026-10-31Navy +30.5Notre Dame -29.0Notre Dame -30.51.5MediumLab →
#45California at NC State2026-10-31California +8.5NC State -7.1NC State -8.51.4MediumLab →
#46SMU at Syracuse2026-10-31Syracuse +10.5SMU -9.2SMU -10.51.3MediumLab →
#47Sam Houston at Missouri State2026-10-27Missouri State -5.5Missouri State -6.8Missouri State -5.51.3LowLab →
#48Boston College at Duke2026-10-31Duke -7Duke -8.1Duke -7.01.1MediumLab →
#49Florida at Georgia2026-10-31Florida +11.5Georgia -10.5Georgia -11.51.0MediumLab →
#50Oklahoma State at Iowa State2026-10-31Iowa State +9.5Oklahoma State -9.0Oklahoma State -9.50.5LowLab →
#51Utah at Cincinnati2026-10-31Cincinnati +7Utah -6.5Utah -7.00.5MediumLab →
#52Appalachian State at Georgia Southern2026-10-31Georgia Southern -6Georgia Southern -6.4Georgia Southern -6.00.4MediumLab →
#53Florida International at Liberty2026-10-31Florida International +14Liberty -13.7Liberty -14.00.3MediumLab →
#54Nevada at UCLA2026-10-31UCLA -22.5UCLA -22.6UCLA -22.50.1LowLab →
#55Mississippi State at Texas2026-10-31Mississippi State +20.5Texas -20.4Texas -20.50.1HighLab →
#56Minnesota at Indiana2026-10-31Indiana -20.5Indiana -20.5Indiana -20.50.0HighLab →
Total comparisons · 56 saved markets

Published total predictions with dated market observations. Started games retain their original pregame quotes.

RankGameComparisonMatrixObserved marketGapConfidenceMatchup
#1UAB at South Florida2026-10-31OVER 41.557.7O/U 41.516.2LowLab →
#2Florida Atlantic at North Texas2026-10-29UNDER 77.562.0O/U 77.515.5LowLab →
#3Oregon State at Fresno State2026-10-31UNDER 57.544.9O/U 57.512.6LowLab →
#4Florida International at Liberty2026-10-31OVER 45.557.2O/U 45.511.7MediumLab →
#5Stanford at Louisville2026-10-31UNDER 59.549.2O/U 59.510.3MediumLab →
#6Colorado State at Utah State2026-10-31UNDER 60.550.8O/U 60.59.7LowLab →
#7New Mexico at San Jose State2026-10-31OVER 42.551.9O/U 42.59.4MediumLab →
#8Marshall at Old Dominion2026-10-31OVER 45.554.9O/U 45.59.4LowLab →
#9Nevada at UCLA2026-10-31OVER 42.551.7O/U 42.59.2LowLab →
#10Oklahoma State at Iowa State2026-10-31UNDER 58.549.3O/U 58.59.2LowLab →
#11Boston College at Duke2026-10-31OVER 48.557.1O/U 48.58.6MediumLab →
#12Kansas at TCU2026-10-31OVER 45.554.1O/U 45.58.6MediumLab →
#13Missouri at Arkansas2026-10-31OVER 48.556.6O/U 48.58.1MediumLab →
#14Minnesota at Indiana2026-10-31OVER 40.548.1O/U 40.57.6HighLab →
#15SMU at Syracuse2026-10-31UNDER 58.551.0O/U 58.57.5MediumLab →
#16Michigan at Rutgers2026-10-31OVER 45.552.9O/U 45.57.4MediumLab →
#17Kansas State at Colorado2026-10-31OVER 46.553.7O/U 46.57.2MediumLab →
#18Florida at Georgia2026-10-31UNDER 56.549.6O/U 56.56.9MediumLab →
#19Miami (FL) at North Carolina2026-10-31UNDER 53.546.8O/U 53.56.7HighLab →
#20Kent State at Sacramento State2026-10-30OVER 46.552.0O/U 46.55.5MediumLab →
#21Wisconsin at Iowa2026-10-31OVER 36.541.8O/U 36.55.3MediumLab →
#22UTEP at North Dakota State2026-10-31OVER 44.549.2O/U 44.54.7MediumLab →
#23Tulane at Charlotte2026-10-30OVER 47.552.2O/U 47.54.7LowLab →
#24Auburn at Ole Miss2026-10-31UNDER 57.552.8O/U 57.54.7MediumLab →
#25Mississippi State at Texas2026-10-31OVER 50.555.2O/U 50.54.7HighLab →
#26Jacksonville State at New Mexico State2026-10-28OVER 49.554.0O/U 49.54.5MediumLab →
#27Baylor at UCF2026-10-30OVER 49.553.4O/U 49.53.9LowLab →
#28Purdue at Penn State2026-10-31UNDER 55.551.9O/U 55.53.6MediumLab →
#29Temple at East Carolina2026-10-31OVER 51.554.9O/U 51.53.4LowLab →
#30Clemson at Florida State2026-10-31UNDER 50.547.4O/U 50.53.1LowLab →
#31Troy at James Madison2026-10-29OVER 49.552.6O/U 49.53.1MediumLab →
#32Arizona at Texas Tech2026-10-31UNDER 54.551.5O/U 54.53.0MediumLab →
#33Northern Illinois at UNLV2026-10-31UNDER 55.552.6O/U 55.52.9LowLab →
#34Arizona State at BYU2026-10-31OVER 47.550.4O/U 47.52.9MediumLab →
#35Sam Houston at Missouri State2026-10-27OVER 50.553.3O/U 50.52.8LowLab →
#36Illinois at Maryland2026-10-31UNDER 54.551.7O/U 54.52.8MediumLab →
#37Army at Memphis2026-10-31UNDER 58.555.7O/U 58.52.8LowLab →
#38South Carolina at Oklahoma2026-10-31OVER 44.547.1O/U 44.52.6MediumLab →
#39Ohio State at USC2026-10-31OVER 51.553.9O/U 51.52.4HighLab →
#40Washington State at San Diego State2026-10-31UNDER 47.545.2O/U 47.52.3LowLab →
#41Coastal Carolina at Georgia State2026-10-31OVER 55.557.8O/U 55.52.3LowLab →
#42Bowling Green at Western Michigan2026-10-31UNDER 44.542.7O/U 44.51.8MediumLab →
#43Virginia at Wake Forest2026-10-31UNDER 47.545.8O/U 47.51.7MediumLab →
#44Louisiana Tech at South Alabama2026-10-31UNDER 57.555.8O/U 57.51.7LowLab →
#45Delaware at Western Kentucky2026-10-27OVER 57.559.1O/U 57.51.6MediumLab →
#46Northwestern at Oregon2026-10-31OVER 47.548.9O/U 47.51.4HighLab →
#47Kennesaw State at Middle Tennessee2026-10-28OVER 51.552.8O/U 51.51.3MediumLab →
#48Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh2026-10-31UNDER 54.553.5O/U 54.51.0MediumLab →
#49Utah at Cincinnati2026-10-31UNDER 56.555.5O/U 56.51.0MediumLab →
#50Notre Dame at Navy2026-10-31UNDER 56.555.6O/U 56.50.9MediumLab →
#51UConn at Air Force2026-10-31OVER 52.553.2O/U 52.50.7LowLab →
#52Texas State at Boise State2026-10-31UNDER 63.563.0O/U 63.50.5HighLab →
#53Appalachian State at Georgia Southern2026-10-31UNDER 55.555.1O/U 55.50.4MediumLab →
#54Washington at Nebraska2026-10-31OVER 49.549.8O/U 49.50.3MediumLab →
#55Southern Miss at UL Monroe2026-10-31UNDER 54.554.5O/U 54.50.0LowLab →
#56California at NC State2026-10-31UNDER 56.556.5O/U 56.50.0MediumLab →
Week 9 · Saturday, October 31 edition · Weekend tickets

Matrix Unhinged

Three approaches: marquee matchups, one focused Core pick, and a five-upset Long Shot.

Three distinct approachesDraftKings recorded observationsQuotes captured Oct 31, 2:25–2:35 PM ET

Core means our strongest supported construction, not a guaranteed win. These are separate tickets; previous editions remain preserved.

Marquee · 2 spread legsSaturday edition

Florida and Penn State.

Two major matchups with positive margin buffers across all eight saved model references. These are spread positions, not outright-win forecasts.

Ticket legsDraftKings
  • Florida +11.5Florida at Georgia
    -108
  • Penn State -10Purdue at Penn State
    -112
Combined odds (approx.)+265
$10.00 total return$36.46
Net profit if all win$26.46

Before kickoff Florida’s own-team preview says Philo is set to start, but WR Vernell Brown III is out. Penn State has other availability concerns. Recheck the current reports and prices before kickoff.

Model view & the case for each leg

No calibrated ticket or spread hit estimate. Outright model references do not measure the chance of covering a spread.

Florida

Florida +11.5 leaves a 1.0–1.9 point margin buffer across the eight saved references. That agreement does not establish a calibrated cover probability.

Florida’s October 31 game-day preview says Philo is set to start; the current SEC report lists him and Jones available. Vernell Brown III is out; Bailey Stockton is a game-time decision.

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Penn State

Penn State -10 leaves a 2.6–8.5 point margin buffer across the saved references. The lower end is modest.

Rocco Becht and Purdue’s Ryan Browne are available in the reviewed report. Penn State WR Koby Howard is doubtful and DT Alijah Carnell is out.

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Core · 1 spread pickSaturday edition

Miami -14.

A single position with a 3.3–4.7 point margin buffer across all eight saved references. One leg avoids adding parlay legs merely to inflate the return.

Ticket legsDraftKings
  • Miami (FL) -14Miami (FL) at North Carolina
    -108
Combined odds (approx.)-108
$10.00 total return$19.26
Net profit if all win$9.26

Before kickoff Core means our strongest supported construction, not a guaranteed win. Miami has several known absences; no calibrated cover probability or certified expected value is available.

Model view & the case for each leg

No calibrated ticket or spread hit estimate. Outright model references do not measure the chance of covering a spread.

Miami (FL)

Miami -14: every saved margin reference favors Miami by at least 17.3 points. This is agreement across related models, not a verified probability of covering.

Mensah and North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. are available in the captured ACC report. Miami’s known receiver, running-back and line absences remain relevant; do not interpret QB availability as full-team health.

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Long Shot · 5 moneyline upsetsSaturday edition

Five underdogs. A difficult path.

Arkansas, ULM, Fresno State, Army and Colorado State. Each has a positive raw price case across the saved outright references, with substantial personnel, weather or model uncertainty.

Ticket legsDraftKings
  • Arkansas MLMissouri at Arkansas
    +300
  • UL Monroe MLSouthern Miss at UL Monroe
    +140
  • Fresno State MLOregon State at Fresno State
    +190
  • Army MLArmy at Memphis
    +180
  • Colorado State MLColorado State at Utah State
    +250
Combined odds (approx.)+27,183
$10.00 total return$2,728.32
Net profit if all win$2,718.32

Before kickoff All five must win. This is a highly speculative construction with no validated joint hit probability. Fresno has heavy-rain risk; Army’s report was unpublished; Colorado State has a split quarterback role.

Model view & the case for each leg

No calibrated ticket or spread hit estimate. Outright model references do not measure the chance of covering a spread.

Arkansas

Arkansas +300 breaks even at 25%; the eight raw outright references range from 27.7% to 38.0%. Related model estimates are not independent evidence.

Simmons and Jackson are available in the reviewed report. Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy is expected to return in a limited role; game-window rain risk is 58%.

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UL Monroe

ULM +140 breaks even at 41.7%; raw outright references range from 46.8% to 49.8%. The matchup remains close in every reference.

Southern Miss lists Hampton available. ULM has no current QB row; prior Armenta participation alone does not confirm a starter or clearance.

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Fresno State

Fresno +190 breaks even at 34.5%; raw references range from 43.1% to 56.7%. Some repair variants favor Oregon State.

Game-window rain risk is 81%, with thunder possible. The injury-only Pac-12 report has no QB row; that does not establish clearance.

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Army

Army +180 breaks even at 35.7%; raw outright references range from 40.4% to 46.1%. The model still favors Memphis.

The American report was not published at capture and is scheduled for 6 PM ET. Prior participation does not confirm current personnel availability.

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Colorado State

Colorado State +250 breaks even at 28.6%; raw references range from 30.0% to 41.4%. The smallest price margin is thin.

Colorado State’s own notes describe the Hejny/Farrar split. Its fixture-specific Pac-12 report has no QB rows; RB Mel Brown is a game-time decision and two tight ends are out.

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How to read the model, returns & earlier tickets

The Core is our strongest supported construction, not a guaranteed win. Comparison models share data and are not independent uncertainty bounds. No calibrated spread, total or parlay hit rate is available. Qualitative notes add context without invented point or probability adjustments.

Returns multiply the recorded decimal prices, include the example stake and require every leg to win. No boosts, taxes, limits or sportsbook rounding are assumed. Recheck actual offers; a void or push changes a parlay.

These three Saturday tickets share no games. Earlier dated editions include some of the same games and remains a separate dated record; do not treat both editions as independent exposure.

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