Michigan State at UCLA

Week 8 · Oct 24Rose Bowl · Pasadena, CA

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Opening LineUCLA -18.5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusUCLA -16.511-book consensus · observed Oct 24, 2:12 PM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~2 pts toward Michigan StateExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Straight-up hot streak Developing estimate

UCLA has won at least three consecutive lined games.

Studied in 1,465 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Hot against-the-spread trend Developing estimate

UCLA has covered at least three consecutive lined games.

Studied in 951 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Lay it with a big favorite Developing estimate

UCLA is favored by 14.8 points in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Public bias toward greatness Developing estimate

UCLA begins the season in the top quartile of OV Ratings.

Studied in 1,692 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Michigan State enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Michigan State enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Michigan State enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

Michigan State enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Take the big underdog Contradictory evidence

Michigan State is a 14.8-point underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Michigan State lost the most recent meeting with UCLA.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge after humiliation Developing estimate

Michigan State lost the most recent meeting with UCLA by at least 14 points.

Studied in 1,910 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Michigan State 10 · UCLA 28
Pregame OV Line
UCLA -18.5
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
UCLA -16.5
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
UCLA by 18

Observed 1h 17m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Michigan State 7.8%UCLA 92.2%

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Overall Rating+1.5 · #67+14.2 · #24
Offense Rating+0.4+7.7
Defense Rating+1.2+6.6

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.130.12
Offense Success Rate42.1%41.2%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.200.26
Defense Success Rate Allowed44.6%49.8%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total4.06.3
Playoff Odds<0.01%62.1%
Strength of Schedule Rank23rd54th