| MATCHUP | Washington State Cougars | James Madison Dukes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5 | 9-1 |
| Spread | +14 -115 | -14 -105 |
| Moneyline | +455 | -625 |
| Total | Over 42.5 (-108) | Under 42.5 (-112) |
| Where | Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg, VA | |
| When | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
James Madison Dukes Preview
James Madison has a 9-1 record this season and is sitting 1st in the Sun Belt. They are 7-3 ATS, 5-5 in Over/Under and have a 5-0 home record and a 4-1 away record. James Madison is coming off a 58-10 home win against Appalachian State and will face Coastal Carolina next.
Offensively, James Madison averages 37.1 points per game, ranking 14th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 16.2 points per game, which is 11th. James Madison averages 457.3 total yards per game (215.7 passing and 241.6 rushing), while allowing 257.1 total yards per game (89.1 rushing and 168.0 passing).
Alonza Barnett III leads James Madison with 2,089 passing yards with 61.6% completed passes and 16 touchdowns. Wayne Knight leads the team in rushing yards with 840, while Landon Ellis has a team-high 32 receptions for 532 receiving yards. Defensively, Trent Hendrick has a team-high 76 total tackles (28 of them solo), while Xavier Holmes leads the team in sacks, with 2.5, and Jacob Thomas has a team-high 2 interceptions.
Washington State Cougars Preview
Washington State has a 5-5 record this season and is sitting 1st in the Pac-12. They are 6-4 ATS, 3-7 in Over/Under and have a 4-1 home record and a 1-4 away record. Washington State is coming off a 28-3 home win against Louisiana Tech and will face Oregon State next.
Offensively, Washington State averages 20.7 points per game, ranking 117th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.0 points per game, which is 34th. Washington State averages 309.1 total yards per game (199.6 passing and 109.5 rushing), while allowing 304.1 total yards per game (135.2 rushing and 168.9 passing).
Zevi Eckhaus leads Washington State with 1,392 passing yards with 64.2% completed passes and 10 touchdowns. Kirby Vorhees leads the team in rushing yards with 473, while Josh Meredith has a team-high 44 receptions for 586 receiving yards. Defensively, Parker McKenna has a team-high 70 total tackles (40 of them solo), while Isaac Terrell leads the team in sacks, with 5.
Washington State Cougars @ James Madison Dukes Betting Trends: Week 13
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- James Madison has won each of its last eight games.
- Washington State has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
- James Madison has covered the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games against AP-ranked teams.
- James Madison has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 21st in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games.
- Washington State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Washington State’s last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of James Madison’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 13, Alonza Barnett III ranks 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for rushing touchdowns (12) this season.
Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 13, Isaac Terrell ranks 1st in the Pac-12 Conference for sacks (5.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- James Madison has averaged 52.0 points over its last four games – most in the FBS over that span.
- James Madison ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.7).
- Washington State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
- Washington State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (3).
Washington State vs James Madison Prediction
In this Washington State vs James Madison Prediction, James Madison is coming as -14-point home favorites, with the total set at 42 points. James Madison has been excellent this season, having lost only once in its 10 games played and are 7-3 against the spread. They are superior both offensively and defensively, sitting on the top-15 of the nation in both categories, winning by an average of 20.9 points per game. Take James Madison and lay the points at home in this one.