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Old Dominion at James Madison odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Old Dominion Monarchs at James Madison Dukes odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3, 3-1 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (7-0, 4-0) tangle Saturday. Kickoff at Bridgeforth Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Old Dominion vs. James Madison odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Old Dominion was an upset winner (+5.5) in a 28-21 home triumph over Appalachian State last Saturday. The run-1st Monarchs clocked 5.7 yards per carry against the Mountaineers. ODU is 3-1 over its last 4 games.

The Dukes are back at home after covering as 5.5-point favorites with a 20-9 victory at Marshall on Oct. 19. Dating back to last season, JMU has won 5 straight on its home turf.

James Madison is No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Old Dominion at James Madison odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:35 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Old Dominion +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | James Madison -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Old Dominion +20.5 (-105) | James Madison -20.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Old Dominion at James Madison picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 31, Old Dominion 10

Moneyline

A big gulf here. AVOID both coasts.

Against the spread

James Madison is proficient in the passing game, staying on schedule and averaging 8.6 yards per attempt (28th in FBS). That aerial assault will be directed on the weakest part of the Old Dominion defense and on what figures as a good-weather evening.

The number here is a big one. The Dukes play at a slow enough pace (plays per game below the national average), and there is just enough recency subtext swinging in ODU’s favor to make this one a PASS.

Over/Under

The total has gone Under in 4 of Old Dominion’s last 5 games. In James Madison’s last 3 at home, the Under has won twice (both by comfortable double-digit margins).

The pace in this one, JMU’s struggling late-down offense vs. ODU’s proficient late-down defense, and a couple minor trends play into an Under lean here.

From an analytics standpoint, 2 of the Monarchs’ best defensive games have come over their last 3 contests. The opposite holds true for the Dukes’ offense.

BET THE UNDER 48.5 (-110).

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Myrtle Beach Bowl: Old Dominion vs. Tulsa odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Old Dominion vs. Tulsa odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Old Dominion Monarchs (6-6) take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (6-6) Monday in the Myrtle Beach Bowl presented by TaxAct at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Old Dominion vs. Tulsa odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Monarchs started the season 1-6 SU, and in mid-October there appeared to be no way this team would become bowl eligible. But ODU went on a 5-0 SU/ATS run since Oct. 30, qualifying for the postseason.

The Golden Hurricane also got hot down the stretch, including a 34-31 win at SMU as 6.5-point underdogs in the regular-season finale to gain bowl eligibility. Tulsa finished on a three-game win streak, while going 4-0 ATS in the final four outings.

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Old Dominion vs. Tulsa odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:05 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Old Dominion +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Tulsa -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Old Dominion +8.5 (-108) | Tulsa -8.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Old Dominion vs. Tulsa odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulsa 27, Old Dominion 23

Money line

Tulsa (-350) will cost three-and-a-half times your potential return, which is rather risky. While I believe the Golden Hurricane do enough to get the win here, WR Sam Crawford Jr., the team’s third-leading receiver has entered the transfer portal, and the team has also had some assistant coaches take new jobs. So there is some upheaval for the Golden Hurricane.

AVOID.

Against the spread

OLD DOMINION +8.5 (-108) has been red-hot against the number, and the Monarchs should see quite a few more supporters in this game with a short trip from Norfolk, Va., to Myrtle Beach, S.C. ODU is also 8-3 ATS in its past 11 non-conference tilts, while covering five straight games overall.

Over/Under

The UNDER 52.5 (-108) is worth a small-unit play in this matinee game Monday.

The Under has cashed in seven of the past nine neutral-site games for Tulsa, while going 7-3 in its past 10 bowl games. The Under is 5-2 in ODU’s past seven games overall, while going 5-0 in the past five as an underdog, too.

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Old Dominion at Wake Forest odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Old Dominion at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Old Dominion Monarchs and Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet Friday in the season opener at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Old Dominion vs. Wake Forest odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Monarchs are back in action after electing not to play during the 2020 season due to COVID-19. Head coach Ricky Rahne officially takes the reins for the Monarchs, who are expected to be a bit rusty. They were 1-11 in 2019, and just seven starters return.

The Demon Deacons have one of the top offensive units in the ACC, returning QB Sam Hartman. WR Jaquarii Roberson also heads up a top-notch receiving corps, and all five members of the offensive line are back, too. The weak spot for this team is on defense, although eight starters are back and it should be improved.

Old Dominion at Wake Forest odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:58 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Old Dominion +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Wake Forest -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Old Dominion +31.5 (-117) | Wake Forest -31.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Old Dominion at Wake Forest odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Wake Forest 51, Old Dominion 10

Money line

Wake Forest (-5000) will cost you $100 for every $2 won, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m steering you to the spread instead. While Wake is fully expected to win this game, over the long haul, betting huge favorites on the money line is a losing proposition. Eventually, you’ll get smacked hard. It’s just not worth the risk.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Play WAKE FOREST -31.5 (-103) laying the big points. Old Dominion last played Nov. 30, 2019. The Demon Deacons haven’t won a game since Aug. 31, 2019, more than two calendar years. This is going to be an ugly game with the home team routing the Conference USA visitors.

Over/Under

The play is the UNDER 62.5 (-108) even though Wake Forest is likely to march the ball up and down the field. The Deacs will do the heavy lifting, but the Monarchs are likely to have a hard time cobbling together much in the way of offense, especially on the road against a solid team.

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