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James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction College Football Picks 11/16/24
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Old Dominion (4-5) vs James Madison (6-2)
November 16, 2024 at 04:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Old Dominion +3 / James Madison -3 — Over/Under: 49.5
The James Madison Dukes and Old Dominion Monarchs meet Saturday in week 12 college football action at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Here’s a James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction. This article will include a James Madison vs Old Dominion Pick.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes beat Southern Miss and Georgia State, and they play App State next. The James Madison Dukes have split their last 4 road games. Alonza Barnett III is completing 58.2 percent of his passes for 2,034 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Omarion Dollison and Cam Ross have combined for 839 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Yamir Knight has 33 receptions.
The James Madison Dukes ground game is averaging 181.7 yards per contest, and George Pettaway leads the way with 664 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 16.4 points and 321.4 yards per game. Jacob Dobbs leads the James Madison Dukes with 69 tackles, Eric O’Neill has 6.5 sacks and Terrence Spence has 5 interceptions.
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs beat Georgia Southern, lost to App State, and they play Marshall next. Old Dominion has won its last 2 home games. Colton Joseph is completing 61.8 percent of his passes for 1,207 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Isiah Paige and Pat Conroy have combined for 968 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Diante Vines has 30 receptions.
The Old Dominion Monarchs ground game is averaging 183.4 yards per contest, and Aaron Young leads the way with 543 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Old Dominion is allowing 25.2 points and 402.3 yards per game. Jahron Manning leads the Old Dominion Monarchs with 75 tackles, Mario Thompson has 4 sacks and Angelo Rankin Jr. has 3 interceptions.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- James Madison has won six of its last seven November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Old Dominion has lost six of its last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four home games in November.
- James Madison has covered the spread in five of its last six November games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of James Madison’s last eight games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Old Dominion’s last four games in November has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Old Dominion ranks T19th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (11).
- Old Dominion ranks 115th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (27:43).
- James Madison ranks 5th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.8).
- James Madison ranks 129th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (31.8).
James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction
The Old Dominion Monarchs need this game to have a real shot of becoming bowl-eligible, but I’m not getting enough points to pull the trigger. The James Madison Dukes are simply the more consistent team, playing the better football, and they’re fair and away better defensively. I have to roll with James Madison and this soft line.
