Inside the Numbers: Projected winners for marquee matches this weekend

Photo courtesy of Pepperdine athletics

Check out the winner projections for the marquee matches this weekend via the VBelo Rating Model.

[Editor’s note: The VBelo is the only elo model in college men’s volleyball and makes projections based on a variety of data. T.J. Breshears, a contributor to Off the Block, created the VBelo.]


After sweeping the series against Hawaii, Ball State looks to show why it deserves to be considered a top team as it plays BYU in Smith Fieldhouse.

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EIVA play gets underway with a close match-up featuring the away team as the favorite – a rarity this year.


This is a West Coast showdown with UC Santa Barbara attempting to sweep the season series against Pepperdine.


These teams look even on paper, but VBelo sees a favorite in the home team Lewis.


VBelo has this match as a close one with Harvard just edging out Purdue Fort Wayne. Harvard will also look to stay undefeated at home this year.


In another EIVA match-up, two teams with limited matches this season will vie for a strong conference start. Don’t be surprised when this match goes to five.