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Matchup Predictor

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

Cathedral
St Xavier

OSPR Prediction

Ohio Sports Power Rating

Context

Competition week 3

Data cutoff

Final scores through Aug 29, 2026

Games in current ratings

Cathedral 2 · St. Xavier 2

OSPR calculation

Version 2026.1

Neutral Site · Generated Sep 1, 2026 12:18 AM EDT

High calibration Limited Data Close Game Upset Possible

Version 2026.1 Live projection

Cathedral

WINNER

24

Range: 6.7-41.3

OSPR Rating: 55.7
Tier: B (Above Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 53.2%
Offensive Rating: 61.6
Defensive Rating: 100.0
Momentum: Down (-1.0)

St Xavier

23

Range: 5.7-40.3

OSPR Rating: 51.6
Tier: C (Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 46.8%
Offensive Rating: 48.7
Defensive Rating: 82.9
Momentum: Neutral (0.0)

PREDICTED SPREAD

Cathedral -1

OVER/UNDER

46.5 points

Moderate pace

CALIBRATED CONFIDENCE

High

292 comparable results

PLAUSIBLE MARGIN RANGE

St. Xavier by 33.6 to Cathedral by 35.6

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 292 prior OSPR predictions in the 50–59% 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

Cathedral Style:

Defensive

St. Xavier Style:

Defensive

Key Matchup:

Cathedral defense vs St. Xavier offense - advantage Cathedral

Insights:

  • Both teams are defense-heavy - expect low scoring slugfest
  • St. Xavier has momentum advantage

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