Venue, Date & Time
Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) – Crossover Game
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CDT
Venue: Spartan Field, St. Louis, Missouri
Weather Forecast (St. Louis, MO – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies in the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~79°F (26°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal early-season football weather; no significant wind or rain expected to affect passing or kicking.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
St. Ambrose Fighting Bees
No major injuries reported after Week 1 at Briar Cliff.
QB and WR rotations intact; OL depth being monitored after minor camp knocks.
Missouri Baptist Spartans
No confirmed absences entering season opener.
Returning several 2024 All-HAAC selections, including their starting QB and top RB.
Recent Team Form
St. Ambrose Fighting Bees
2024 Record: 4–7 overall, 2–3 HAAC North
Closed 2024 with a 28–14 win over Clarke.
Offense averaged 23.1 PPG; defense allowed 29.4 PPG.
Missouri Baptist Spartans
2024 Record: 5–6 overall, 3–2 HAAC South
Ended 2024 with a 35–21 win over William Woods.
Offense averaged 27.8 PPG; defense allowed 25.6 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Missouri Baptist leads 2–1
First Meeting: 2021 – MBU win
Last Meeting: Sept. 9, 2023 – Missouri Baptist 31, St. Ambrose 21 (Davenport, IA)
Notable: MBU has won the last two meetings by double digits.
Betting Trends
MBU is 2-0 SU vs. SAU since 2022.
The Over has hit in both of those games.
St. Ambrose is 2-6 SU in last 8 road games.
Missouri Baptist is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Historical scoring averages in series (~54 total points/game).
MBU’s offensive efficiency vs. SAU’s defensive metrics from 2024.
SAU’s road struggles vs. HAAC South opponents.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
St. Ambrose Fighting Bees 51.5
Missouri Baptist Spartans – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
