The James Madison Dukes (5-0, 3-0 Sun Belt) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-3, 0-2) meet in a conference game at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Ga. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the James Madison vs. Georgia Southern odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Dukes have been on a roll, not only winning each of their 5 games, but JMU has covered in each outing, too. The Over has cashed in each of the previous 4 games, and James Madison has scored 32 or more points in each game this season.
The Eagles opened the season 2-0 SU/ATS, including an outright win at Nebraska Sept. 10. Things have gone downhill quickly, as the Eagles have won just once in the past four outings while going 2-2 ATS during the span.
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James Madison at Georgia Southern odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): James Madison -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Georgia Southern +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
- Against the spread (ATS): James Madison -12.5 (-108) | Georgia Southern +12.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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James Madison at Georgia Southern picks and predictions
Prediction
James Madison 45, Georgia Southern 31
Moneyline
James Madison (-450) will cost you nearly 5 times your potential return, and there is just no value playing such a heavy favorite. Over the long haul, you could have a great winning percentage playing favorites like that, but a handful of upsets will sap your profits.
PASS.
Against the spread
JAMES MADISON -12.5 (-108) is a solid play laying less than 2 touchdowns, although there is always risk on the road.
The Dukes have had tremendous success on offense, posting 489.2 total yards of offense while racking up 44.2 PPG to rank 6th in the nation. On the flip side, the defense has been on point, allowing just 41.0 rushing yards per game, easily No. 1 in the country, while yielding just 227.4 total yards per outing, No. 2 in the nation.
Georgia Southern +12.5 (-110) will compete, as they have a decent pass game, ranking 11th in the country with over 300 yards per game. But in the end, the Dukes will pull away in the second half.
Over/Under
OVER 66.5 (-112) might be the best play on the board. Both of these teams have tremendous offensive attacks, particularly through the air.
The Over is 4-0 in the past 4 games for JMU, while going 11-5 in the past 16 road games dating back to their time at the FCS level.
While Georgia Southern has the Under in 4 of the past 5 home games and 4 straight against winning teams. This one is going to be a track meet.
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