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Matchup Predictor

Compare any two Ohio teams using OSPR ratings and recorded game results.

Northwest
Canton Central Catholic

OSPR Prediction

Ohio Sports Power Rating

Context

Competition week 3

Data cutoff

Final scores through Aug 29, 2026

Games in current ratings

Canal Fulton Northwest 2 · Canton Central Catholic 2

OSPR calculation

Version 2026.1

Neutral Site · Generated Aug 31, 2026 10:46 PM EDT

High calibration Limited Data Close Game Upset Possible

Version 2026.1 Live projection

Northwest

WINNER

24

Range: 6.7-41.3

OSPR Rating: 62.7
Tier: B (Above Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 63.3%
Offensive Rating: 52.5
Defensive Rating: 74.1
Momentum: Up (1.0)

Canton Central Catholic

19

Range: 1.7-36.3

OSPR Rating: 48.0
Tier: C (Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 36.7%
Offensive Rating: 42.2
Defensive Rating: 55.4
Momentum: Neutral (0.0)

PREDICTED SPREAD

Canal Fulton Northwest -4.1

OVER/UNDER

43 points

Slow pace

CALIBRATED CONFIDENCE

High

213 comparable results

PLAUSIBLE MARGIN RANGE

Canton Central Catholic by 29.6 to Canal Fulton Northwest by 39.6

The current score ranges include outcomes where either team wins.

Win estimate and confidence answer different questions.

The win estimate expresses which team the current ratings favor. High confidence based on 213 prior OSPR predictions in the 60–69% band with close calibration. Confidence uses historical calibration and sample size, while Limited Data also identifies weak current-season rating evidence. Use the plausible margin range when confidence is limited.

Matchup Analysis

Canal Fulton Northwest Style:

Defensive

Canton Central Catholic Style:

Defensive

Key Matchup:

Canal Fulton Northwest defense vs Canton Central Catholic offense - advantage Canal Fulton Northwest

Insights:

  • Both teams are defense-heavy - expect low scoring slugfest
  • Canal Fulton Northwest has momentum advantage

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