Old Dominion vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 8

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 -1.5 point favorite vs. Old Dominion
  • Old Dominion vs. James Madison Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPNU

Old Dominion (4-2) visit Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field to take on James Madison (5-1) on Oct. 18 in Harrisonburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Old Dominion vs. James Madison Over/Under is 47.5 total points.

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Old Dominion vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Old Dominion+1.5 -11547.5 -118-105
James Madison -1.5 -10547.5 -102-115

Old Dominion vs James Madison Prediction:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 56.3% 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 Old Dominion and James Madison, key player performances this season and recent team trends.


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  • Old Dominion have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Old Dominion have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+2.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Old Dominion has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 49% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+3.00 Units / 41% ROI)

Old Dominion Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Old Dominion is 3-2 against the spread this college football season (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • Old Dominion is 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / -13.4% ROI
  • Old Dominion is 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • Old Dominion is 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI

James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record

James Madison iss 4-2 against the spread this college football season (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • James Madison is 5-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 5.16% ROI
  • James Madison is 0-5 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -83.33% ROI
  • James Madison is 5-0 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 75.76% ROI

Old Dominion: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison

James Madison is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

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

James Madison was 10-3 (.769) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526

James Madison was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Old Dominion

Old Dominion was 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-10th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Old Dominion was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Old Dominion is 7-3 (.700) when forcing and recovering at least one fumble since the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .558

Old Dominion is 5-2 (.714) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2024 season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476

Matchup Notes for Old Dominion vs. James Madison

Old Dominion was 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-10th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Old Dominion was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Old Dominion is 7-3 (.700) when forcing and recovering at least one fumble since the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .558

Old Dominion is 5-2 (.714) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2024 season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476

James Madison is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

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

James Madison was 10-3 (.769) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526

James Madison was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

Old Dominion Offensive Stats & Trends

James Madison is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

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

James Madison was 10-3 (.769) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526

James Madison was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion was 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-10th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Old Dominion was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Old Dominion is 7-3 (.700) when forcing and recovering at least one fumble since the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .558

Old Dominion is 5-2 (.714) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2024 season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476

Old Dominion Defensive Stats & Trends

James Madison is 10-1 (.909) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .589

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

James Madison was 10-3 (.769) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526

James Madison was 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .552

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends

Old Dominion was 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-10th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Old Dominion was 1-4 (.200) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-21st-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Old Dominion is 7-3 (.700) when forcing and recovering at least one fumble since the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .558

Old Dominion is 5-2 (.714) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2024 season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .476


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