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Matchup Predictor

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

Walnut Ridge
Hilliard Darby

OSPR Prediction

Ohio Sports Power Rating

Context

Competition week 3

Data cutoff

Final scores through Aug 29, 2026

Games in current ratings

Walnut Ridge 2 · Hilliard Darby 2

OSPR calculation

Version 2026.1

Neutral Site · Generated Aug 31, 2026 10:00 PM EDT

High calibration Limited Data Close Game Upset Possible

Version 2026.1 Live projection

Walnut Ridge

18

Range: 0.7-35.3

OSPR Rating: 38.1
Tier: D (Below Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 33.6%
Offensive Rating: 25.0
Defensive Rating: 51.3
Momentum: Down (-1.0)

Hilliard Darby

WINNER

23

Range: 5.7-40.3

OSPR Rating: 48.6
Tier: C (Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 66.4%
Offensive Rating: 45.6
Defensive Rating: 56.0
Momentum: Neutral (0.0)

PREDICTED SPREAD

Hilliard Darby -5.1

OVER/UNDER

41 points

Slow pace

CALIBRATED CONFIDENCE

High

213 comparable results

PLAUSIBLE MARGIN RANGE

Hilliard Darby by 39.6 to Walnut Ridge by 29.6

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

Walnut Ridge Style:

Defensive

Hilliard Darby Style:

Defensive

Key Matchup:

Hilliard Darby defense vs Walnut Ridge offense - advantage Hilliard Darby

Insights:

  • Both teams are defense-heavy - expect low scoring slugfest
  • Hilliard Darby has momentum advantage

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