Western Kentucky at New Mexico State

Week 5 · Oct 1Aggie Memorial Stadium · Las Cruces, NM

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Opening LineNew Mexico State -3Before 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 ConsensusNew Mexico State -2.511-book consensus · observed Oct 1, 9:05 AM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~0.5 pts toward Western KentuckyExplore 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

New Mexico State 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

New Mexico State enters after losing its previous lined game by 24 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

New Mexico State enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

New Mexico State enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

New Mexico State is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge game Developing estimate

New Mexico State lost the most recent meeting with Western Kentucky.

Studied in 3,848 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Revenge after humiliation Developing estimate

New Mexico State lost the most recent meeting with Western Kentucky by at least 14 points.

Studied in 1,910 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Western Kentucky 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

Western Kentucky enters after losing its previous lined game by 38 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

Western Kentucky enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

Western Kentucky enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Western Kentucky 13 · New Mexico State 34
Pregame OV Line
New Mexico State -3
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
New Mexico State -2.5
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
New Mexico State by 21

Observed 10h 54m 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
Western Kentucky 41.1%New Mexico State 58.9%

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Western KentuckyVSNew Mexico State

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Overall Rating-15.1 · #119-18.0 · #126
Offense Rating-7.5-12.0
Defense Rating-7.6-6.0

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.170.03
Offense Success Rate43.4%36.4%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.100.10
Defense Success Rate Allowed36.4%41.9%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total7.14.4
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank94th117th