Appalachian St vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 12

James Madison head coach Bob Chesney watches during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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  • James Madison is a -21 point favorite vs. Appalachian St
  • Appalachian State vs. James Madison Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Appalachian State (4-5) visit Bridgeforth Stadium to take on James Madison (8-1) on Nov. 15 in Harrisonburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EST.

James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 12, with the spread sitting at -21 (-105).

The Appalachian State vs. James Madison Over/Under is 53.5 total points.

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Appalachian State vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Appalachian State+21 -11553.5 -110875
James Madison -21 -10553.5 -110-1600

Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 62.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Appalachian St and James Madison, key player performances this season and recent team trends.


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  • App State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.95 Units / 58% ROI)
  • App State has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • App State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)

Appalachian State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Appalachian St is 4-4 against the spread this college football season (-0.45 Units / -5.08% ROI).

  • Appalachian State is 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.38 Units / -46.98% ROI
  • Appalachian State is 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.45 Units / -5.08% ROI
  • Appalachian State is 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.57% ROI

James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record

James Madison iss 6-3 against the spread this college football season (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • James Madison is 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 8.04% ROI
  • James Madison is 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -25.25% ROI
  • James Madison is 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 17.17% ROI

Appalachian State: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison

James Madison is 11-1 (.917) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

James Madison is 7-1 (.875) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .551

James Madison was 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .668

James Madison was 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Appalachian State

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State’s QBs has thrown for 2,571 passing yards in 9 games (285.7 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s TEs has 61 receptions in 9 games (6.8 per game) this season — 3rd-best among FBS TEs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 13.8 receptions per game this season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State TEs have averaged 6.8 receptions per game (61/9) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

Matchup Notes for Appalachian State vs. James Madison

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State’s QBs has thrown for 2,571 passing yards in 9 games (285.7 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s TEs has 61 receptions in 9 games (6.8 per game) this season — 3rd-best among FBS TEs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 13.8 receptions per game this season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State TEs have averaged 6.8 receptions per game (61/9) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

James Madison is 11-1 (.917) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

James Madison is 7-1 (.875) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .551

James Madison was 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .668

James Madison was 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends

James Madison is 11-1 (.917) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

James Madison is 7-1 (.875) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .551

James Madison was 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .668

James Madison was 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State’s QBs has thrown for 2,571 passing yards in 9 games (285.7 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s TEs has 61 receptions in 9 games (6.8 per game) this season — 3rd-best among FBS TEs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 13.8 receptions per game this season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State TEs have averaged 6.8 receptions per game (61/9) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends

James Madison is 11-1 (.917) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

James Madison is 7-1 (.875) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .551

James Madison was 8-1 (.889) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .668

James Madison was 9-3 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State’s QBs has thrown for 2,571 passing yards in 9 games (285.7 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s offense has thrown for 2,594 passing yards in 9 games (288.2 YPG) this season — 16th-best among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 163.1 passing yards per game this season — 3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Appalachian State’s TEs has 61 receptions in 9 games (6.8 per game) this season — 3rd-best among FBS TEs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 13.8 receptions per game this season — T-3rd-best among FBS defenses.

Appalachian State TEs have averaged 6.8 receptions per game (61/9) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 3.4


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