- James Madison is a -6 point favorite vs. Virginia
- Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPNU
The James Madison Dukes visit Scott Stadium to take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Charlottesville.
James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -6 (-110).
The James Madison vs. Virginia Over/Under is 40.5 total points.
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James Madison vs. Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| James Madison | -6 -110 | 40.5 -110 | -250 |
| Virginia | +6 -110 | 40.5 -110 | +200 |
James Madison vs Virginia Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 68.7% confidence.
James Madison vs Virginia Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 63.8% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both James Madison and Virginia, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Virginia Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Virginia players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Perris Jones has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
Virginia Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.85 Units / 61% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 47% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.70 Units / 25% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+2.50 Units / 48% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+1.75 Units / 29% ROI)
James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record
James Madison is 0-0 against the spread this college football season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- James Madison is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- James Madison is 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- James Madison is 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Virginia Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Virginia is 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.8 Units / -41.74% ROI
- Virginia is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Virginia is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia
James Madison is winless (0-2) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .397
James Madison is winless (0-1) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .446
James Madison was winless (0-1) when not forcing a fumble in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .452
James Madison was 7-1 (.778) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2022 season– tied for 11th-best in FBS; Average: .513
Virginia: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison
Virginia is winless (0-7) when making less than 5 explosive passes in a game since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .409
Virginia was winless (0-5) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .427
Matchup Notes for James Madison vs. Virginia
Virginia’s WRs has gained 4,149 yards on 275 receptions (15.1 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for 28th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia’s WRs has gained 4,149 yards on 275 receptions (15.1 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia has gained 6,282 yards on 485 receptions (13.0 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 31st-best among FBS skill players. James Madison’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-worst among FBS defenses.
James Madison’s QBs threw for 3,063 passing yards in 11 games (278.5 YPG) in the 2022 season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense allowed just 221.1 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 34th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison gained 2,923 yards on 201 receptions (14.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS skill players. Virginia’s defense allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison’s WRs gained 2,153 yards on 132 receptions (16.3 YPR) in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS WRs. Virginia’s defense allowed just 10.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — third-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends
James Madison Skill Players have averaged 17.3 yards per reception (536 yards/31 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1
James Madison WRs have averaged 20.9 yards per reception (376 yards/18 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4
James Madison WRs have averaged 17.8 yards per reception (1,583 yards/89 catches) since the 2021 season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3
James Madison’s QBs threw for 3,063 passing yards in 11 games (278.5 YPG) in the 2022 season — 35th-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense allowed just 221.1 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — tied for 34th-best among FBS defenses.
James Madison gained 2,923 yards on 201 receptions (14.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS skill players. Virginia’s defense allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia’s WRs has gained 4,149 yards on 275 receptions (15.1 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 13.9 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for 28th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia RBs have averaged 12.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (245 yards / 19 touches) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– 5th best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.3
Virginia RBs have picked up first downs on 8 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams
Virginia’s WRs has gained 4,149 yards on 275 receptions (15.1 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS WRs. James Madison’s defense has allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for 27th-worst among FBS defenses.
Virginia Kickers kicked off -0.1 times per game in the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3
James Madison Dukes Defensive Stats & Trends
James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 26 rushing attempts (35% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: 15%.
James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 26 rushing attempts (35% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.
James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 12 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 11%.
James Madison has allowed 3 rushing TDs on 26 carries (8.7 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.8
James Madison tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 26 rushing attempts (35% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Virginia Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia has allowed 4 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power 5 Teams
Virginia has allowed 5 rushing TDs in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most in FBS
Virginia has allowed 4 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most in FBS
Virginia has allowed 5 rushing TDs in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most among Non-Power 5 Teams
Virginia sacked opponents 6 times in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for 3rd most in FBS
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