East Carolina at Memphis

Week 8 · Oct 22Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium · Memphis, TN

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Opening LineMemphis -13Before 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 ConsensusMemphis -10.511-book consensus · observed Oct 22, 8:25 AM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~2.5 pts toward East CarolinaExplore 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.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Memphis enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

Memphis enters after losing its previous lined game by 14 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after an upset loss Contradictory evidence

Memphis was favored but lost its previous lined game outright.

Studied in 1,202 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Memphis is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

High-scoring offense tax Developing estimate

Memphis ranked in the top quartile of 2025 scoring offense.

Studied in 1,302 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

Memphis lost the most recent meeting with East Carolina.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

East Carolina enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after an upset loss Contradictory evidence

East Carolina was favored but lost its previous lined game outright.

Studied in 1,202 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

High-scoring offense tax Developing estimate

East Carolina ranked in the top quartile of 2025 scoring offense.

Studied in 1,302 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Defense travels Contradictory evidence

East Carolina is on the road after ranking in the top quartile of 2025 scoring defense.

Studied in 879 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Rivalry games favor the underdog Developing estimate

East Carolina is the underdog in a matchup played at least 5 times in the available prior-decade archive.

Studied in 1,849 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?East Carolina 34 · Memphis 41
Pregame OV Line
Memphis -13
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
Memphis -10.5
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Memphis by 7

Observed 11h 4m 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
East Carolina 15.8%Memphis 84.2%

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Overall Rating-8.1 · #95+2.0 · #65
Offense Rating-5.7+1.4
Defense Rating-2.4+0.6

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.190.25
Offense Success Rate45.8%44.9%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.050.17
Defense Success Rate Allowed37.6%40.9%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total7.17.4
Playoff Odds<0.01%2.0%
Strength of Schedule Rank95th93rd