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Matchup Predictor

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

Malvern
East Palestine

OSPR Prediction

Ohio Sports Power Rating

Context

Competition week 3

Data cutoff

Final scores through Aug 29, 2026

Games in current ratings

Malvern 2 · East Palestine 2

OSPR calculation

Version 2026.1

Neutral Site · Generated Aug 31, 2026 11:33 PM EDT

High calibration Limited Data Close Game Upset Possible

Version 2026.1 Live projection

Malvern

WINNER

21

Range: 3.7-38.3

OSPR Rating: 47.8
Tier: C (Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 65.3%
Offensive Rating: 50.0
Defensive Rating: 18.5
Momentum: Neutral (0.0)

East Palestine

16

Range: 0-33.3

OSPR Rating: 35.0
Tier: D (Below Average)
Rating-based Win Estimate: 34.7%
Offensive Rating: 32.2
Defensive Rating: 5.1
Momentum: Down (-1.0)

PREDICTED SPREAD

Malvern -4.7

OVER/UNDER

37.5 points

Slow pace

CALIBRATED CONFIDENCE

High

213 comparable results

PLAUSIBLE MARGIN RANGE

East Palestine by 29.6 to Malvern by 38.3

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

Malvern Style:

Offensive

East Palestine Style:

Offensive

Key Matchup:

Malvern offense vs East Palestine defense - advantage Malvern

Insights:

  • Both teams are offense-heavy - expect higher scoring
  • East Palestine has momentum advantage

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