James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 7

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The James Madison Dukes (5-1) visit Allen E. Paulson Stadium to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-3) on Oct. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT in Statesboro.

are betting favorites in Week 7, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for James Madison vs. Georgia Southern is total points.

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James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 7

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James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 67.6% confidence.

James Madison vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 59.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both James Madison and Georgia Southern, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+9.10 Units / 122% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+9.10 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    James Madison has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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    Georgia Southern Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Georgia Southern has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

    • Georgia Southern is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
    • Georgia Southern is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
    • Georgia Southern is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

    Georgia Southern: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison

    Georgia Southern is 1-11 (.083) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards — tied for 7th-worst in FBS; Average: .397

    Georgia Southern is 2-15 (.118) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2020 season– 9th-worst in FBS; Average: .367

    Matchup Notes for James Madison vs. Georgia Southern

    Georgia Southern has been targeted 257 times this season — most among FBS skill players. James Madison’s defense has allowed 387 receiving yards this season — fewest among FBS defenses.

    Georgia Southern’s RBs has been targeted 138 times since the 2021 season — fourth-most among FBS RBs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 387 receiving yards since the 2021 season — fewest among NonP5 defenses.

    Georgia Southern’s RBs has been targeted 52 times this season — fourth-most among FBS RBs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 387 receiving yards this season — fewest among NonP5 defenses.

    James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends

    James Madison RBs have averaged just 2.4 Yards per Carry (17 yards/7 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

    James Madison WRs have no touchdowns on 9 receptions since last season– worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.8

    James Madison RBs have averaged 12.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (61 yards / 5 touches) on 3rd down since last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.7

    James Madison WRs have no touchdowns on 1 receptions in the Red Zone since last season– 2nd worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.0

    James Madison RBs have averaged just 1.3 Yards per Carry (4 yards/3 carries) in close and late situations since last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 4.8

    Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends

    Georgia Southern RBs have been targeted 11 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– most among FBS Teams

    Georgia Southern RBs have rushed for 5 TDs in the 4th quarter this season– tied for most among FBS Teams

    Georgia Southern RBs have been targeted 18 times on 3rd down this season– most among FBS Teams

    Georgia Southern RBs have averaged 6.8 Yards per Carry (727 yards/107 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

    Georgia Southern WRs have been targeted 46 times in the 1st quarter this season– most among FBS Teams

    James Madison Dukes Defensive Stats & Trends

    James Madison has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 2 rushing attempts in the Red Zone since last season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.

    James Madison has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 2 rushing attempts in the Red Zone since last season– worst in FBS; Average: 15%.

    James Madison has allowed 8.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (24 yards / 3 touches) in the Red Zone since last season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 3.7

    James Madison has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (2/1) since last season– best in FBS; Average: 0.83

    James Madison has allowed opponents to catch just 13 of 27 passes (48% Reception Pct) since last season– best in FBS; Average: 61%

    Georgia Southern Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends

    Georgia Southern has forced one fumble on 165 carries this season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 40.0

    Georgia Southern has forced one fumble on 165 carries this season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 38.6

    Georgia Southern has allowed 229.5 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs since last season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 172.4

    Georgia Southern has allowed first downs on 44% of rush attempts in close and late situations this season– 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 22%

    Georgia Southern has allowed 229.5 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs since last season– 3rd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 181.8


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