Gardner-Webb vs James Madison Prediction College Football Picks 9/7/24

James Madison (1-0) vs Gardner-Webb (0-0)

Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Showker Field at Bridgeforth Stadium)

Betting Odds: James Madison / Gardner-Webb --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Gardner-Webb vs James Madison prediction for this College Football Week 2 game on Saturday, September 7th, at Bridgeforth Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs vs James Madison Dukes pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Runnin Bulldogs' recent form and recent player performance

-The Dukes' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Gardner-Webb

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

-Recent betting trends in games played between Gardner-Webb vs James Madison

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Gardner Webb and James Madison.

Gardner-Webb Fell Just Short

Gardner-Webb was competitive in the first game against Wofford, but the offense only managed 20 points and they ended up losing by one run. At halftime, Gardner-Webb was winning but in the second half they only scored seven points, and in the 4th quarter they didn’t score any points, and that led to the defeat. Tyler Riddell completed 18 of his 28 passes for 238 yards and a touchdown. The offense didn’t have enough success on the ground and they are going to need a more balanced attack here. The defense was decent against the run, but they struggled against the pass, and that will also need to be better here.

James Madison Dominated the First Game

James Madison faced off against Charlotte in the first game and it was an impressive victory. James Maidson scored 30 points and that was enough for the 23-point victory. In the second half, they scored 21 points. Alonzo Barnett III completed 10 of his 18 passes for 219 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He had a huge game on the ground rushing nine times for 89 yards. OMarion Dollison caught two passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The defense was impressive and they had two interceptions. In this game, James Madison needs to try and create a couple of turnovers again.

Gardner-Webb vs James Madison Prediction

James Madison put on a show in the first game and it’s going to be much of the same here. James Madison's defense was elite and they are going to really step up here. Gardner-Webb’s offense is going to really struggle here, and that will be the difference here. James Madison is going to get another big offensive game from Barnett and they will come out on top. Back James Madison against the spread to cash here.