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Missouri State vs Florida International

Missouri State visit Florida International in Week 10. The model favors Florida International by 7.5. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
32%
68%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

The read
Model analysis · November 4 · refreshed weekly

SP+ separates these C-USA teams by nine points, rating Florida International at -7.9 (rank 100) against Missouri State's -16.9 (rank 128). That gap drives a projected 11.4-point FIU margin and a 76% win probability. The market is far more cautious: the consensus line sits at FIU -4.7 with a 61% implied edge, and the ProphetX exchange prices the host at -188, or 65%, with Missouri State at +180 (36%). The model sees a clearer favorite than traders do.

The ratings point to defense as the swing. FIU's unit ranks 61st, comfortably the strongest side on the field, while both offenses lag (FIU 118th, Missouri State 114th) and the Missouri State defense sits 128th. The total is priced at 49.8. Series history cuts the other way: Missouri State took the only prior meeting 28-21 in 2025.

Form is mixed. FIU projects for 5.4 wins against Missouri State's 4.2, but its recent ledger includes a 10-49 loss at Liberty and a 23-26 home defeat to Middle Tennessee. Missouri State closed with a 24-3 win over Sam Houston after a 38-61 loss at Delaware. Neither simulation produces any Playoff or title equity.

The model likes Florida International well beyond the market's number, but weak offenses and last year's Missouri State upset argue for caution.

Matchup odds
Consensus line · 2 books
Spread
FIU -4.7
Total (O/U)
50.3
Favorite
FIU
Moneyline win probability (implied from the spread)

Real consensus line across 2 sportsbooks. Spread and total are the current market number; the win probabilities are implied from the spread.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#121SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#104
#109FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#106
1328EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1324
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Missouri StateFlorida Internationalsolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Missouri State lead 1-0
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Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
28-21
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When do Missouri State and Florida International play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 7, 2026 at Florida International.

Who is favored?

The model projects Florida International by 7.5 (68% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Missouri State lead 1-0 over the meetings in our records.

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