TALE OF THE TAPE
| METRIC | Parkway North | Parkway West |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| PF / GAME | 27.5 | 30.3 |
| PA / GAME | 19.6 | 20.0 |
| AVG MARGIN | +8.0 | +11.6 |
| SOS | -2.0 | -3.1 |
| POWER | +7.3 | +10.5 |
PARKWAY WEST WRITES THE FINAL WORD
Parkway West finished the job, as Parkway North and Parkway West finished 21-24. MOFO got the winner right; the model had projected a 23-25 final.
The actual margin was 3 points versus MOFO's 1.9-point projection. That produced a 1.1-point margin error, with score errors of 2.4 for Parkway North and 1.3 for Parkway West.
PARKWAY WEST'S PRESEASON EDGE
Parkway West, the favorite, carries a 10.5-power advantage and a projected score of 25-23, giving them a 56% win chance. Their pre-season swagger is evident in their power and points, though the home field is not applied. Parkway North, the underdog, faces a 7.3-power gap and a 27.5-point total, but their 0-0 record and lower power suggest a tougher battle. The venue treatment is neutral, but the favorite's sample-size confidence is low, making the underdog's path less clear. The game is a test of strategy and resilience.
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01Parkway West owns the stronger scoring profile.
02Parkway North has faced the tougher schedule.
03A 3.2-point power-rating gap and no home-field adjustment because venue order is unverified shape the final call.