Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Versus Sports Simulator is an interactive tool that lets you simulate matchups between any two teams across multiple sports. Instead of running thousands of random simulations like a Monte Carlo model, Versus uses a proprietary mathematical model to project the most probable final score based on team ratings, stats, and historical performance. You can run simulations with either team at home, on the road, or at a neutral site. For added flexibility, you can randomize outcomes by applying variance or adjust offensive and defensive sliders to test "what-if" scenarios.

Accuracy varies by sport, but Versus Sports Simulator consistently outperforms basic consensus rankings. The system is especially strong at identifying underrated teams and projecting margin of victory. Against the spread, accuracy can vary due to factors like injuries and betting market movements.

Most prediction sites focus on expert picks, betting tips, or crowd sentiment. Versus is different. It uses a mathematical model that updates daily by recalculating every team's rating based on the latest game results. Those updated ratings power the site’s simulations and score predictions, which are designed to show the most statistically probable outcome between any two teams. Users can simulate games with either team at home, away, or at a neutral location. They can also customize simulations by adjusting offensive and defensive sliders or adding controlled randomness. Versus doesn’t rely on opinions or hype — just consistent, transparent math.

Absolutely. Many Versus users are fans, journalists, or data geeks who want deeper insights into team strength, matchups, and performance trends. Whether you bet or not, the ratings are valuable for understanding who’s really good — beyond just wins and losses.

The Simulator tool lets you compare any two teams and see projected outcomes based on Versus’ team ratings. It shows expected win probability, projected score, and margin of victory. You can also adjust settings like offensive and defensive strength, add randomness, or simulate games at neutral sites to explore different scenarios.

Team ratings, rankings, and predictions are updated daily for all sports during the regular and post season.

The Versus Sports Simulator uses an advanced proprietary mathematical model to produce a variety of ratings estimates for individual teams. The algorithm takes into consideration:
  • Game scores
  • Margin of victory
  • Home field advantage
  • Strength of schedule
  • Strength of opponents, opponents' opponents, etc.
  • Game recency (later games weighted higher)

Performance ranking reflects how well a team has played against its unique set of opponents so far during the season. Power ranking shows how well that team is expected to perform in future games. On a neutral field, a team with a higher Power ranking would generally be favored to win.

  • SoS (Current): Strength of schedule a team has faced so far this season
  • SoS (Future): Strength of schedule including future opponents
  • Largest MOV: Largest margin of victory this season
  • Largest MOD: Largest margin of defeat this season

The number of stars indicates the team's Prestige — a rolling measure of its performance over the past 4+ seasons. A five-star team has consistently ranked in the top 20% of the league, while a one-star team has been in the bottom tier.

Many premium users are handicappers or casual gamblers who use the predictions as part of their research. However, we don’t recommend using raw predictions alone for wagering — they don’t account for injuries, coaching changes, weather, or other real-world factors. The Simulator tool allows users to adjust assumptions for a more customized prediction.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Here's what our premium subscribers have to say about Versus Sports Simulator:

Been using Versus to bet games for 5 years. Still the best prediction app/site available. I use it daily.

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Warren M
Casual Gambler

Love this simulator. I've used AccuScore, predictionmachine, oddshark, and sportline sims — VS is the best.

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Juan D
Handicapper

Versus is truly a state-of-the-art platform. We've been very impressed with the speed and accuracy of the APIs.

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Vivek K
Data Scientist

Came across this in the last few years. I love simulating cross-level college matchups. Very accurate!

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Brad C
College Football Fan

Very accurate model. I've used it as a UFC handicapping tool and it's helped me find betting value consistently.

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Bucky H
UFC Handicapper

Versus generates very accurate NCAAF results — better than Sagarin, AccuScore, and others. Great value for the money!

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Bob U
Casual Gambler