Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence
James Madison enters after a loss in its previous lined game.
Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyTroy at James Madison
Week 9 · Oct 29Bridgeforth Stadium · Harrisonburg, VA
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James Madison -15.5Before 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?
James Madison -15.5Before 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?Your View![]()
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusJames Madison -19.511-book consensus · observed Oct 29, 8:42 AM EDT
James Madison -19.511-book consensus · observed Oct 29, 8:42 AM EDTWhy the market may differNo Factors
No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.
Unexplained Gap~4 pts toward James MadisonExplore similar gapsOther 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 an upset loss Contradictory evidence
James Madison was favored but lost its previous lined game outright.
Studied in 1,202 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyResolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence
James Madison enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.
Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyFavorite off a loss Contradictory evidence
James Madison is favored after losing its previous lined game.
Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyLay it with a big favorite Developing estimate
James Madison is favored by 21.0 points in the current market consensus.
Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyHigh-scoring offense tax Developing estimate
James Madison ranked in the top quartile of 2025 scoring offense.
Studied in 1,302 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyBounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence
Troy enters after a loss in its previous lined game.
Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyBounce-back after an upset loss Contradictory evidence
Troy was favored but lost its previous lined game outright.
Studied in 1,202 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyMust-win after two losses Contradictory evidence
Troy enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.
Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyResolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence
Troy enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.
Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyTake the big underdog Contradictory evidence
Troy is a 21.0-point underdog in the current market consensus.
Studied in 1,106 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyRevenge game Developing estimate
Troy lost the most recent meeting with James Madison.
Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyRevenge after humiliation Developing estimate
Troy lost the most recent meeting with James Madison by at least 14 points.
Studied in 1,910 eligible gamesOpen Ledger studyCompleted gameWhat happened?Troy 24 · James Madison 21
- Pregame OV Line
- James Madison -15.5
- Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
- James Madison -19.5
- OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
- No quantified Factors
- Actual margin
- Troy by 3
Observed 10h 47m 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.
Opening LineJames Madison -15.5Before 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?
James Madison -15.5Before 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?Your Line at OpenNot capturedPersonal-rating history was not stored when this market opened
Opening Market ConsensusJames Madison -20Earliest observed 11-book consensus
James Madison -20Earliest observed 11-book consensusWhy the opening market may differNo quantified opening Factors
No currently published Factor has a separate opening-market estimate for this game.
Pregame Win Probability
Troy 11.7%James Madison 88.3%
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Market consensus · James Madison -19.5
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