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Missouri State at Western Kentucky

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WEEK 6 · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CT

Missouri State at Western Kentucky

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SE v3.0 PROJECTION22.7 — 31.0

Separate CFBD line snapshot: Western Kentucky spread -1.5 · total 56.5
Line snapshot 10/7/2026, 7:25:27 PM CT

Our prediction vs sportsbook odds

Our projected score: Missouri State 22.7 · Western Kentucky 31.0

DraftKingsCached sportsbook odds

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Western Kentucky win 37.1%	Western Kentucky (-112) Missouri State (-108)	-15.8 percentage points vs Western Kentucky break-even
Spread	Western Kentucky -8.3	Western Kentucky +1.5 (-120) Missouri State -1.5 (+100)	+9.8 points home-side edge; favors Western Kentucky
Total	53.7	Over 56.5 (-110) Under 56.5 (-110)	-2.8 points (model − market total)

Missouri State at Western Kentucky
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT

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FanDuelCached sportsbook odds

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Western Kentucky win 37.1%	Western Kentucky (-110) Missouri State (-110)	-15.3 percentage points vs Western Kentucky break-even
Spread	Western Kentucky -8.3	Western Kentucky -1.5 (-102) Missouri State +1.5 (-120)	+6.8 points home-side edge; favors Western Kentucky
Total	53.7	Over 56.5 (-110) Under 56.5 (-110)	-2.8 points (model − market total)

Missouri State at Western Kentucky
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT

BetMGMCached sportsbook odds

Market	Our model	Sportsbook snapshot	Model / market difference
Moneyline	Western Kentucky win 37.1%	Western Kentucky (-108) Missouri State (-110)	-14.9 percentage points vs Western Kentucky break-even
Spread	Western Kentucky -8.3	Western Kentucky -1.5 (-105) Missouri State +1.5 (-125)	+6.8 points home-side edge; favors Western Kentucky
Total	53.7	Over 56.5 (-110) Under 56.5 (-108)	-2.8 points (model − market total)

Missouri State at Western Kentucky
Oldest displayed book update 10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT · retrieved 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT

Differences are arithmetic comparisons, not validated betting edges or positive-EV recommendations. Bookmaker prices include margin and may have changed.

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2026-10-08 · CENTRAL TIME · model-edge-3.0

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Western Kentucky +1.5

Missouri State at Western Kentucky · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Model Projection: Western Kentucky 31.0 — Missouri State 22.7

Model Edge: 9.8 points · qualification minimum 3.0 points

Market line: 1.5 · DraftKings · Odds: -120

Model probability: 38.8% · uncalibrated estimate. Raw estimated EV: -28.9%.

Why We Like It: Western Kentucky +1.5 meets the current model’s spread edge threshold. The projected scores support the selected direction.

Forecast 10/8/2026, 12:52:54 PM CDT · market 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT · policy model-edge-3.0. Cached daily prices may move.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Missouri State at Western Kentucky

Model Prediction: Missouri State 22.7 · Western Kentucky 31.0

Projected Winner: Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky win 37.1% · projected Western Kentucky spread -8.3 · total 53.7

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Western Kentucky ahead by 8.3 with a game total of 53.7. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

Research forecast · betting confidence unavailable

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Model / market research comparisons

Unvalidated residual estimates are descriptive research, not published bets. Expected value below is arithmetic per unit staked, not a validated profit forecast; pushes return the stake.

Game / selection	Sportsbook	Line / price	Research probability	Break-even	Raw EV	Publication status
Missouri State at Western Kentucky total · under Selected edge 2.8 points	BetMGM	56.5 / -108	65.5% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.9%	26.2%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky total · under Selected edge 2.8 points	FanDuel	56.5 / -110	65.5% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	25.1%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky total · under Selected edge 2.8 points	DraftKings	56.5 / -110	65.5% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	25.1%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky spread · Missouri State Selected edge -6.8 points	FanDuel	1.5 / -120	67.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	54.5%	23.3%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky spread · Missouri State Selected edge -9.8 points	DraftKings	-1.5 / +100	61.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	50.0%	22.4%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky moneyline · Missouri State	DraftKings	— / -108	62.9% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.9%	21.2%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky spread · Missouri State Selected edge -6.8 points	BetMGM	1.5 / -125	67.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	55.6%	21.0%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky moneyline · Missouri State	FanDuel	— / -110	62.9% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	20.1%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky moneyline · Missouri State	BetMGM	— / -110	62.9% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	20.1%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky moneyline · Western Kentucky	BetMGM	— / -108	37.1% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.9%	-28.6%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky spread · Western Kentucky Selected edge 9.8 points	DraftKings	1.5 / -120	38.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	54.5%	-28.9%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky moneyline · Western Kentucky	FanDuel	— / -110	37.1% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-29.2%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky moneyline · Western Kentucky	DraftKings	— / -112	37.1% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.8%	-29.8%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky total · over Selected edge -2.8 points	FanDuel	56.5 / -110	34.5% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-34.2%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky total · over Selected edge -2.8 points	DraftKings	56.5 / -110	34.5% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-34.2%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky total · over Selected edge -2.8 points	BetMGM	56.5 / -110	34.5% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	-34.2%	Blocked: model_edge_below_threshold 10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky spread · Western Kentucky Selected edge 6.8 points	FanDuel	-1.5 / -102	32.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	50.5%	-35.1%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT
Missouri State at Western Kentucky spread · Western Kentucky Selected edge 6.8 points	BetMGM	-1.5 / -105	32.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	-36.0%	Blocked: 10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT

Report computed 10/8/2026, 1:07:27 PM CDT. All comparisons derive from the same cached forecast and line snapshot. Data freshness → · Methodology →

Projected outcome — research only

Western Kentucky is the projected outcome. Spread -8.3; total 53.7. Home win estimate 37.1%.

Empirical 80% home-margin interval: -32.7 to 21.1

Market discussion

Separate CFBD snapshot: home-side gap 6.8 points; total gap -2.8. These descriptive gaps do not price the SportsGameOdds offers above. No qualifying official edge has been validated; pass.

Conditions and counterarguments

NWS forecast 79.0°F, wind 5.0 mph; fetched 10/8/2026, 10:15:57 AM CT. Injuries: no current verified availability report. Travel distance: unavailable. Missing contextual data and a short statistical sample could change this projection.

Statistical comparisons & assumptions

Recent metric	Value	Games supplied
points for	24.0	4
points against	32.0	4
off yards per play	5.2	4
off yards per pass	7.7	4
off yards per rush	3.5	4
off third down rate	0.3	4
off redzone scoring rate	—	0
off turnovers	1.3	4
offensive plays	61.3	4
def yards per play allowed	6.0	4
def third down rate allowed	0.5	4
def redzone scoring rate allowed	—	0
def takeaways	1.5	4

Recent metric	Value	Games supplied
points for	19.8	5
points against	39.6	5
off yards per play	4.9	5
off yards per pass	6.5	5
off yards per rush	3.2	5
off third down rate	0.4	5
off redzone scoring rate	—	0
off turnovers	1.8	5
offensive plays	71.2	5
def yards per play allowed	6.8	5
def third down rate allowed	0.4	5
def redzone scoring rate allowed	—	0
def takeaways	0.8	5

Ridge regression uses rolling offense, defense, conversion efficiency, turnovers, recent margin, pace, rest and site. Missing metrics use declared priors with missingness indicators.

Weather and verified injuries are context only: no tested historical coefficients are available. No numerical adjustment is invented.

Opponent strength is represented by the opponent’s prior statistical profile; CFBD paid adjusted metrics are not requested.

Win probability is an empirical residual estimate, not a guaranteed outcome. Legacy validation data has not been independently reconciled to CFBD.

Data provided by CFBD · retrieved 10/8/2026, 10:15:23 AM CT.

Sportsbook game lines

Cached SportsGameOdds snapshots, independent of model projections. Coverage is limited to a budgeted selection. Prices may have changed; these are not live offers or recommendations. Odds board & object budget →

Game / start (CT)	Sportsbook	Market / selection	Line	American odds	Book updated / retrieved (CT)	Freshness
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	moneyline · Missouri State	—	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · Missouri State	—	-108	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	moneyline · Missouri State	—	-110	10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	moneyline · Western Kentucky	—	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	moneyline · Western Kentucky	—	-112	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	moneyline · Western Kentucky	—	-108	10/8/2026, 12:42:44 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	total · over	56.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · over	56.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	total · over	56.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	total · under	56.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	total · under	56.5	-110	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	total · under	56.5	-108	10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	spread · Missouri State	1.5	-120	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	spread · Missouri State	-1.5	+100	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	spread · Missouri State	1.5	-125	10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	FanDuel	spread · Western Kentucky	-1.5	-102	10/8/2026, 12:43:19 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	DraftKings	spread · Western Kentucky	1.5	-120	10/8/2026, 12:43:06 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot
Missouri State at Western Kentucky 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT	BetMGM	spread · Western Kentucky	-1.5	-105	10/8/2026, 12:44:31 PM CDT 10/8/2026, 12:49:37 PM CDT	Cached snapshot