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Sam Houston at Liberty

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WEEK 6 · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CT

Sam Houston at Liberty

Williams Stadium (VA)

SE v3.0 PROJECTION19.0 — 38.6

Separate CFBD line snapshot: Liberty spread -13.5 · total 52.5
Line snapshot 10/7/2026, 7:25:27 PM CT

Our prediction vs sportsbook odds

Our projected score: Sam Houston 19.0 · Liberty 38.6

DraftKingsCached sportsbook odds

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Liberty win 63.8%	Liberty (-575) Sam Houston (+425)	-21.4 percentage points vs Liberty break-even
Spread	Liberty -19.6	Liberty -13.5 (-110) Sam Houston +13.5 (-110)	+6.1 points home-side edge; favors Liberty
Total	57.7	Over 52.5 (-115) Under 52.5 (-105)	+5.2 points (model − market total)

Sam Houston at Liberty
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT

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FanDuelCached sportsbook odds

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Liberty win 63.8%	Liberty (-550) Sam Houston (+400)	-20.8 percentage points vs Liberty break-even
Spread	Liberty -19.6	Liberty -13.5 (-110) Sam Houston +13.5 (-110)	+6.1 points home-side edge; favors Liberty
Total	57.7	Over 52.5 (-110) Under 52.5 (-110)	+5.2 points (model − market total)

Sam Houston at Liberty
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT

BetMGMCached sportsbook odds

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Liberty win 63.8%	Liberty (-550) Sam Houston (+425)	-20.8 percentage points vs Liberty break-even
Spread	Liberty -19.6	Liberty -13.5 (-110) Sam Houston +13.5 (-108)	+6.1 points home-side edge; favors Liberty
Total	57.7	Over 52.5 (-112) Under 52.5 (-108)	+5.2 points (model − market total)

Sam Houston at Liberty
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT

Differences are arithmetic comparisons, not validated betting edges or positive-EV recommendations. Bookmaker prices include margin and may have changed.

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2026-10-08 · CENTRAL TIME · model-edge-3.0

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Pick of the Day: Liberty

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · MODEL PICK · SE v3.0

Liberty -13.5

Sam Houston at Liberty · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Model Projection: Liberty 38.6 — Sam Houston 19.0

Model Edge: 6.1 points · qualification minimum 3.0 points

Market line: -13.5 · FanDuel · Odds: -110

Model probability: 32.8% · uncalibrated estimate. Raw estimated EV: -37.5%.

Why We Like It: Liberty -13.5 meets the current model’s spread edge threshold. The projected scores support the selected direction.

Forecast 10/8/2026, 12:52:54 PM CDT · market 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT · policy model-edge-3.0. Cached daily prices may move.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · MODEL PICK · SE v3.0

over +52.5

Sam Houston at Liberty · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Model Projection: Liberty 38.6 — Sam Houston 19.0

Model Edge: 5.2 points · qualification minimum 4.0 points

Market line: 52.5 · FanDuel · Odds: -110

Model probability: 50.0% · uncalibrated estimate. Raw estimated EV: -4.5%.

Why We Like It: over +52.5 meets the current model’s total edge threshold. The projected scores support the selected direction.

Forecast 10/8/2026, 12:52:54 PM CDT · market 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT · policy model-edge-3.0. Cached daily prices may move.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Sam Houston at Liberty

Model Prediction: Sam Houston 19.0 · Liberty 38.6

Projected Winner: Liberty

Liberty win 63.8% · projected Liberty spread -19.6 · total 57.7

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Liberty ahead by 19.6 with a game total of 57.7. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

Research forecast · betting confidence unavailable

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Model / market research comparisons

Unvalidated residual estimates are descriptive research, not published bets. Expected value below is arithmetic per unit staked, not a validated profit forecast; pushes return the stake.

Game / selection	Sportsbook	Line / price	Research probability	Break-even	Raw EV	Publication status
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Sam Houston	DraftKings	— / +425	36.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	19.0%	90.1%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Sam Houston	BetMGM	— / +425	36.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	19.0%	90.1%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Sam Houston	FanDuel	— / +400	36.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	20.0%	81.0%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty spread · Sam Houston Selected edge -6.1 points	BetMGM	13.5 / -108	67.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.9%	29.5%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty spread · Sam Houston Selected edge -6.1 points	FanDuel	13.5 / -110	67.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	28.4%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty spread · Sam Houston Selected edge -6.1 points	DraftKings	13.5 / -110	67.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	28.4%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty total · under Selected edge -5.2 points	DraftKings	52.5 / -105	50.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	-2.4%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty total · under Selected edge -5.2 points	BetMGM	52.5 / -108	50.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.9%	-3.7%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty total · over Selected edge 5.2 points	FanDuel	52.5 / -110	50.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-4.5%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty total · under Selected edge -5.2 points	FanDuel	52.5 / -110	50.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-4.5%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty total · over Selected edge 5.2 points	BetMGM	52.5 / -112	50.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.8%	-5.4%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty total · over Selected edge 5.2 points	DraftKings	52.5 / -115	50.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.5%	-6.5%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Liberty	FanDuel	— / -550	63.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	84.6%	-24.6%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Liberty	BetMGM	— / -550	63.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	84.6%	-24.6%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Liberty	DraftKings	— / -575	63.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	85.2%	-25.1%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty spread · Liberty Selected edge 6.1 points	FanDuel	-13.5 / -110	32.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-37.5%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty spread · Liberty Selected edge 6.1 points	DraftKings	-13.5 / -110	32.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-37.5%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty spread · Liberty Selected edge 6.1 points	BetMGM	-13.5 / -110	32.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-37.5%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT

Report computed 10/8/2026, 1:07:43 PM CDT. All comparisons derive from the same cached forecast and line snapshot. Data freshness → · Methodology →

Projected outcome — research only

Liberty is the projected outcome. Spread -19.6; total 57.7. Home win estimate 63.8%.

Empirical 80% home-margin interval: -21.4 to 32.4

Market discussion

Separate CFBD snapshot: home-side gap 6.1 points; total gap 5.2. These descriptive gaps do not price the SportsGameOdds offers above. No qualifying official edge has been validated; pass.

Conditions and counterarguments

NWS forecast 72.0°F, wind 6.0 mph; fetched 10/8/2026, 10:15:57 AM CT. Injuries: no current verified availability report. Travel distance: unavailable. Missing contextual data and a short statistical sample could change this projection.

Statistical comparisons & assumptions

Recent metric	Value	Games supplied
points for	27.8	4
points against	24.0	4
off yards per play	5.8	4
off yards per pass	8.4	4
off yards per rush	2.9	4
off third down rate	0.4	4
off redzone scoring rate	—	0
off turnovers	1.3	4
offensive plays	69.0	4
def yards per play allowed	5.0	4
def third down rate allowed	0.3	4
def redzone scoring rate allowed	—	0
def takeaways	1.8	4

Recent metric	Value	Games supplied
points for	30.4	5
points against	17.8	5
off yards per play	6.3	5
off yards per pass	9.3	5
off yards per rush	4.8	5
off third down rate	0.4	5
off redzone scoring rate	—	0
off turnovers	1.0	5
offensive plays	66.0	5
def yards per play allowed	5.1	5
def third down rate allowed	0.3	5
def redzone scoring rate allowed	—	0
def takeaways	1.6	5

Ridge regression uses rolling offense, defense, conversion efficiency, turnovers, recent margin, pace, rest and site. Missing metrics use declared priors with missingness indicators.

Weather and verified injuries are context only: no tested historical coefficients are available. No numerical adjustment is invented.

Opponent strength is represented by the opponent’s prior statistical profile; CFBD paid adjusted metrics are not requested.

Win probability is an empirical residual estimate, not a guaranteed outcome. Legacy validation data has not been independently reconciled to CFBD.

Data provided by CFBD · retrieved 10/8/2026, 10:15:23 AM CT.

Sportsbook game lines

Cached SportsGameOdds snapshots, independent of model projections. Coverage is limited to a budgeted selection. Prices may have changed; these are not live offers or recommendations. Odds board & object budget →

Game / start (CT)	Sportsbook	Market / selection	Line	American odds	Book updated / retrieved (CT)	Freshness
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	moneyline · Sam Houston	—	+400	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · Sam Houston	—	+425	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	moneyline · Sam Houston	—	+425	10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	moneyline · Liberty	—	-550	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · Liberty	—	-575	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	moneyline · Liberty	—	-550	10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	total · over	52.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · over	52.5	-115	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	total · over	52.5	-112	10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	total · under	52.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · under	52.5	-105	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	total · under	52.5	-108	10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	spread · Sam Houston	13.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	spread · Sam Houston	13.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	spread · Sam Houston	13.5	-108	10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	spread · Liberty	-13.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	spread · Liberty	-13.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Sam Houston at Liberty 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	spread · Liberty	-13.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:44:56 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot