- 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:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Old Dominion | +1.5 -115 | 47.5 -118 | -105 |
| James Madison | -1.5 -105 | 47.5 -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 Best Bets Today
- 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 Best Bets Today
- 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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