- The James Madison Dukes are a -6 point favorite vs. the Old Dominion Monarchs
- James Madison vs. Old Dominion Total (Over/Under): 45.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
James Madison (3-0) visit Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium to take on Old Dominion (1-2) on Sep. 26 in Norfolk, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The James Madison Dukes are betting favorites in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -6 (-110).
The James Madison vs. Old Dominion Over/Under is 45.5 total points.
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James Madison vs. Old Dominion Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| James Madison | -6 -110 | 45.5 -118 | -225 |
| Old Dominion | +6 -108 | 45.5 -102 | +188 |
James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction:
The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 55.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the James Madison Dukes and the Old Dominion Monarchs, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
James Madison vs Old Dominion Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 52.9% 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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James Madison Best Bets Today
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games (+11.15 Units / 10% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.95 Units / 27% ROI)
Old Dominion Best Bets Today
- Old Dominion has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 7 games at home (+7.15 Units / 95% ROI)
- Old Dominion has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+5.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Old Dominion has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+5.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- Old Dominion has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
- Old Dominion has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.70 Units / 6% ROI)
James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record
James Madison Dukes is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- James Madison is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 68.25% ROI
- James Madison is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
- James Madison is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
Old Dominion Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Old Dominion Monarchs is 0-3 against the spread this college football season (-3.37 Units / -100% ROI).
- Old Dominion is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -100% ROI
- Old Dominion is 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.22 Units / -36.75% ROI
- Old Dominion is 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.44% ROI
James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Old Dominion
James Madison is 7-1 (.875) when sacking the QB less than 3 times this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .386
James Madison is 5-1 (.833) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .404
James Madison is 12-1 (.923) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .560
James Madison was 7-1 (.875) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .470
Old Dominion: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison
Old Dominion is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .586
Old Dominion is 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes this season– T-10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .553
Old Dominion is 10-1 (.909) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .545
Old Dominion is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush this season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: .615
Matchup Notes for James Madison vs. Old Dominion
Old Dominion’s WRs gained 2,368 yards on 148 receptions (16.0 YPR) last season — T-6th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense allowed 14.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Old Dominion has 220 receptions in 16 games (just 13.8 per game) since the 2024 season — 11th-worst among FBS skill players. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 15.5 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.
Old Dominion’s WRs has averaged 15.6 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 6th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 14.0 RAC to WRs since the 2024 season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
James Madison’s WRs gained 2,117 yards on 142 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — T-16th-best among FBS WRs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 12.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison’s WRs gained 2,117 yards on 142 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — T-16th-best among FBS WRs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison gained 2,956 yards on 225 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends
James Madison RBs have averaged 8.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (863 yards / 100 touches) in the 4th quarter this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
James Madison RBs have averaged 8.2 Yards per Carry (742 yards/91 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1
James Madison’s WRs gained 2,117 yards on 142 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — T-16th-best among FBS WRs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 12.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison RBs averaged 8.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (863 yards / 100 touches) in the 4th quarter last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4
James Madison’s WRs gained 2,117 yards on 142 receptions (14.9 YPR) last season — T-16th-best among FBS WRs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.
Old Dominion Offensive Stats & Trends
Old Dominion have gained 40+ yards on 14 of their 191 receptions (7%) this season– 8th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 4%
Old Dominion Skill Players have averaged 14.8 yards per reception (2,808 yards/190 catches) this season– 7th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.8
Old Dominion have thrown one TD on 62 pass attempts in the 4th quarter this season– 12th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.9
Old Dominion’s WRs gained 2,368 yards on 148 receptions (16.0 YPR) last season — T-6th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense allowed 14.5 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-12th-worst among FBS defenses.
Old Dominion TEs had no touchdowns on 9 receptions in the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 9.2
James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends
James Madison has allowed 86.4 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 149.5
James Madison has allowed 266.6 yards from scrimmage per game this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 383.0
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
James Madison did not record a sack (38 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4
James Madison has allowed just 2.8 Yards per Carry (1,191 yards/426 carries) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.4
Old Dominion Defensive Stats & Trends
Old Dominion tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 32 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– 34th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.
Old Dominion has allowed just 10.1 yards per completion (2,489 yards/247 completions) this season– T-7th-best in FBS; Average: 11.5
Old Dominion allowed 12 rushing TDs on 103 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5
Old Dominion has allowed 5.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (4,329 yards / 743 touches) this season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6.9
Old Dominion has tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 43 rushing attempts (16% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 26th-best in FBS; Average: 11%.
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