- The James Madison is a -9.5 point favorite vs. Coastal Carolina
- The Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Total (Over/Under): 61.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-1) visit Showker Field at Bridgeforth Stadium to take on the James Madison Dukes (4-1) on Oct. 10 in Harrisonburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Over/Under is 61.5 total points.
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Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Coastal Carolina | +9.5 -105 | 61.5 -110 | +280 |
| James Madison | -9.5 -115 | 61.5 -110 | -375 |
Coastal Carolina vs James Madison Prediction:
The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 75.1% 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 Coastal Carolina and James Madison, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Coastal Carolina vs James Madison Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 74.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Coastal Carolina Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Coastal Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+9.10 Units / 47% ROI)
- Coastal Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- Coastal Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+5.05 Units / 48% ROI)
- Coastal Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.85 Units / 40% ROI)
- Coastal Carolina have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
James Madison Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 37% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+4.10 Units / 9% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.80 Units / 14% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+3.10 Units / 4% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Coastal Carolina players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Coastal Carolina Player Prop Bets Today
- Braydon Bennett has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Ethan Vasko has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Ethan Vasko has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jameson Tucker has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Coastal Carolina is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 20.45% ROI).
- Coastal Carolina is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 24.88% ROI
- Coastal Carolina is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 20.45% ROI
- Coastal Carolina is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI
James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record
James Madison is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 20.45% ROI).
- James Madison is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 13.42% ROI
- James Madison is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.25 Units / -28.09% ROI
- James Madison is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 20.69% ROI
Coastal Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison
Coastal Carolina is 9-2 (.818) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .609
Coastal Carolina is 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-35th-best in FBS; Average: .627
Coastal Carolina is 11-2 (.846) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 18th-best in FBS; Average: .616
Coastal Carolina is 12-2 (.857) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .564
James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina
James Madison is 10-1 (.909) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .397
James Madison is 14-1 (.933) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526
James Madison is 15-1 (.938) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: .632
James Madison is 12-1 (.923) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .457
Matchup Notes for Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison
James Madison’s RBs has gained 132 yards on 13 receptions (10.2 YPR) this season — 30th-best among FBS RBs. Coastal Carolina’s defense has allowed 9.8 Yards Per Reception to RBs this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.
James Madison’s QBs has rushed for 652 yards on 162 carries (4.0 YPC) since the 2023 season — T-26th-best among FBS teams. Coastal Carolina’s defense have allowed 4.8 YPC since the 2023 season — T-17th-worst among FBS defenses.
James Madison’s QBs has rushed for 317 yards on 57 carries (5.6 YPC) this season — T-11th-best among FBS teams. Coastal Carolina’s defense have allowed 4.9 YPC this season — T-26th-worst among FBS defenses.
Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 11.7 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.
Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 10.9 RAC since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Coastal Carolina has gained 1,209 yards on 73 receptions (16.6 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among FBS skill players. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
Coastal Carolina QBs had 4 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down last week– most among FBS Teams
Coastal Carolina QBs have 24 completions for 20 or more yards on 3rd down since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams
Coastal Carolina’s WRs has averaged 14.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 11.7 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-18th-best among FBS defenses.
Coastal Carolina QBs had 8 completions for 20 or more yards last week– T-most among FBS Teams
Coastal Carolina Skill Players have caught 4 touchdown passes in close and late situations this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends
James Madison WRs have averaged 23.3 yards per reception (466 yards/20 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.4
James Madison TEs have averaged 25.3 yards per reception (152 yards/6 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 10.0
James Madison TEs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-5th-most among FBS Teams
James Madison Skill Players have averaged 17.8 yards per reception (640 yards/36 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– T-3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9
James Madison TEs were targeted 6 times in the 4th quarter last week– T-most among FBS Teams
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Defensive Stats & Trends
Coastal Carolina has allowed 12 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-most in FBS
Coastal Carolina has allowed 12 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Coastal Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of 79% (11 completions/14 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 53%
Coastal Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on just 4 of 37 rushing attempts (11% TFL%) last week– T-18th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Coastal Carolina has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 20 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.
James Madison Dukes Defensive Stats & Trends
James Madison’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 25% of PATs this season– 2nd-highest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%
James Madison has 10 interceptions this season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
James Madison has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (10/5) this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.74
James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 12 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
James Madison did not record a sack (38 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
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