James Madison (6-2) vs Georgia State (2-6)
Game Info: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Showker Field at Bridgeforth Stadium)
Betting Odds: James Madison -16.5 / Georgia State +16.5 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Georgia State Panthers and the James Madison Dukes meet in week 11 college football action from Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia State vs. James Madison prediction.
Georgia State Panthers Recap
The Georgia State Panthers come into this one looking to rebound from a 34-27 loss at the hands of UConn last time out. After this game, Georgia State will square off against Arkansas State.
Panthers Drop 5th Straight
Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,312 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 58.3% passing while Zach Gibson’s thrown for 690 yards, 5 TDs, and an interception on 69% passing. Freddie Brock leads the Panthers on the ground with 575 rushing yards and 3 TDs while Michel Dukes has added 245 rushing yards and a touchdown. Ted Hurst leads the Panthers with 597 receiving yards along with 7 touchdowns while Dorian Fleming has 35 receptions for 351 yards and Michel Dukes has 240 receiving yards on the year. Another four Panthers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Xavier Robinson and Justin Abraham each have a team-high 39 total tackles while Kevin Swint has a team-high 4 sacks and Henry Bryant has 4 sacks as well on the year. Kenyatta Watson II also has a pair of interceptions this season.
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- Georgia State has covered the spread in six of its last seven November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- James Madison has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
James Madison Recap
The James Madison Dukes come into this one looking to build on a 32-15 win over Southern Miss last time out. After this game, JMU will head on the road for a date with Old Dominion.
Dukes Looking For Consistency Down The Stretch
Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,793 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 57.2% passing while also rushing for 292 yards and 5 touchdowns to lead JMU. George Pettaway has 569 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns while Omarion Dollison leads JMU’s receiving group with 385 receiving yards and 4 TDs this season. Cam Ross has 28 receptions for 354 yards and 3 TDs while Taylor Thompson has 321 receiving yards and Yamir Knight has 313 receiving yards. On defense, Jacob Dobbs has a team-high 69 total tackles. Khairi Manns has a team-high 5.5 sacks while Eric O’Neill has 4.5 sacks and Terrence Spence has a team-high 5 interceptions so far this year. As a unit, James Madison has put together 23 sacks and 16 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- Georgia State has lost each of its last eight games in November.
- James Madison has won 11 of its last 12 games at Bridgeforth Stadium.
- Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of James Madison's last five games.
Georgia State vs. James Madison Prediction
I’m on the Dukes here. Georgia State is simply free-falling right now and the Dukes are all of a sudden back in the hunt for a spot in the Sun Belt title game with how chaotic this conference has been this season. The Dukes are just flat-out the better team and have been playing their best at home which should bode well for them here as well. Give me the Dukes in this one.
Chris’s Pick James Madison -16.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
