- The James Madison is a -10 point favorite vs. Georgia Southern
- The James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Total (Over/Under): 58.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The James Madison Dukes (5-1) visit Allen E. Paulson Stadium to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-2) on Oct. 19 in Statesboro, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT.
James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -10 (-105).
The James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 58.5 total points.
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James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| James Madison | -10 -105 | 58.5 -110 | -350 |
| Georgia Southern | +10 -115 | 58.5 -110 | +270 |
James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction:
The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 76.2% 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 James Madison and Georgia Southern, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
James Madison vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 86.7% 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 & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- James Madison has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+4.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 37% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+1.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)
Georgia Southern Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Georgia Southern has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
- Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+0.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+0.80 Units / 1% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for James Madison players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best James Madison Player Prop Bets Today
- Omarion Dollison has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Taylor Thompson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Alonza Barnett III has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record
James Madison is 4-2 against the spread this college football season (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- James Madison is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -1.71% ROI
- James Madison is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
- James Madison is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
Georgia Southern Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Georgia Southern is 4-1 against the spread this college football season (+2.9 Units / 43.94% ROI).
- Georgia Southern is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 4.25% ROI
- Georgia Southern is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Georgia Southern is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia Southern
James Madison is 10-1 (.909) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .397
James Madison is 7-2 (.778) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .383
James Madison is 12-1 (.923) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .457
James Madison is 15-1 (.938) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526
Georgia Southern: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison
Georgia Southern is 6-1 (.857) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .475
Georgia Southern is 6-1 (.857) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: .506
Georgia Southern is 7-3 (.700) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– 9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .466
Georgia Southern is 6-3 (.667) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends
James Madison TEs have caught 5 touchdown passes in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
James Madison WRs have averaged 22.8 yards per reception (525 yards/23 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.5
James Madison TEs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-5th-most among FBS Teams
James Madison TEs have averaged 25.3 yards per reception (152 yards/6 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 10.0
James Madison RBs have caught 6 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams
Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends
Georgia Southern TEs have been targeted 28 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 5th-most among FBS Teams
Georgia Southern Skill Players have just one touchdown on 53 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1
Georgia Southern Skill Players have averaged 27.2 receptions per game (517/19) since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9
Georgia Southern Skill Players averaged 28.9 receptions per game (376/13) in the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 18.8
Georgia Southern RBs have averaged 92.3 rushing yards per game (554/6) this season– 27th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 128.9
James Madison Dukes Defensive Stats & Trends
James Madison’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 23% of PATs this season– 2nd-highest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%
James Madison has allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (9 completions/28 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 63%
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 allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (9 completions/26 attempts) last week– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
James Madison has 12 interceptions this season– 4th-most in FBS
Georgia Southern Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends
Georgia Southern has averaged a sack every 42.0 pass attempts (210 Pass Attempts/5 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 14.8
Georgia Southern has averaged a sack every 42.0 pass attempts (210 Pass Attempts/5 Sacks) this season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Georgia Southern has allowed 8.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (2,848 yards / 335 touches) this season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 6.8
Georgia Southern has sacked opposing QBs on just 2% of pass attempts (5/210) this season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%
Georgia Southern has sacked opposing QBs on just 2% of pass attempts (5/210) this season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 7%
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