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Matchup Predictor

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

Garfield Heights
Hoover

OSPR Prediction

Ohio Sports Power Rating

Context

Competition week 3

Data cutoff

Final scores through Aug 29, 2026

Games in current ratings

Garfield Heights 2 · North Canton Hoover 2

OSPR calculation

Version 2026.1

Neutral Site · Generated Aug 31, 2026 10:45 PM EDT

High calibration Limited Data Close Game Upset Possible

Version 2026.1 Live projection

Garfield Heights

WINNER

23

Range: 5.7-40.3

OSPR Rating: 56.2
Tier: B (Above Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 60.8%
Offensive Rating: 73.4
Defensive Rating: 40.7
Momentum: Up (1.0)

Hoover

20

Range: 2.7-37.3

OSPR Rating: 61.1
Tier: B (Above Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 39.2%
Offensive Rating: 50.3
Defensive Rating: 66.9
Momentum: Up (1.0)

PREDICTED SPREAD

Garfield Heights -3.3

OVER/UNDER

43.5 points

Moderate pace

CALIBRATED CONFIDENCE

High

213 comparable results

PLAUSIBLE MARGIN RANGE

North Canton Hoover by 31.6 to Garfield Heights by 37.6

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

Garfield Heights Style:

Offensive

North Canton Hoover Style:

Defensive

Key Matchup:

North Canton Hoover offense vs Garfield Heights defense - advantage North Canton Hoover

Insights:

  • Classic offense vs defense matchup - expect lower scoring

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