Pick details
| MATCHUP | James Madison Dukes | Georgia Southern Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-0 | 2-3 |
| Spread | -7.5 -105 | +7.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -310 | +250 |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-110) | Under 51.5 (-110) |
| Where | Allen E. Paulson Stadium, Statesboro, GA | |
| When | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes beat Marshall and Old Dominion, and they play Georgia State next. The James Madison Dukes have won 16 straight regular-season games. Camden Coleman is completing 63 percent of his passes for 979 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Corey Scott and Braeden Wisloski have combined for 454 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Cole Keller has 12 receptions.
The James Madison Dukes’ ground game is averaging 221.4 yards per contest, and George Pettaway leads the way with 497 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 13.2 points and 323.4 yards per game. Nakian Jackson leads the James Madison Dukes with 43 tackles, JT Hooten has 2.5 sacks, and DJ Kelly has 3 interceptions.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles lost to Houston, beat Coastal Carolina, and they play Old Dominion next. Georgia Southern has split its last 8 games. Max Johnson is completing 65.6 percent of his passes for 1,229 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Alex Taylor and River Helms have combined for 446 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Ashton Hollins has 14 receptions.
The Georgia Southern Eagles’ ground game is averaging 119.6 yards per contest, and David Mbadinga leads the way with 227 yards on 37 carries. Defensively, Georgia Southern is allowing 22.8 points and 315.4 yards per game. Jakyri Jones leads the Georgia Southern Eagles with 29 tackles, Elijah Fears has 2 sacks, and Jayden Jackson has 1 interception.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won three of its last four October games as an underdog.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- James Madison has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- James Madison has lost the first half in three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- James Madison has won each of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has lost each of its last three games against teams from Virginia.
- James Madison has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against teams from Virginia.
- Georgia Southern has lost the first half in five of its last six games against teams from Virginia.
Total Points Facts
- Each of James Madison’s last four games as a road favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Georgia Southern’s last seven games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Max Johnson ranks T14th in the league for TD: INT ratio (8.00) this season.
James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Michael Scott ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for kick return yards (314) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks T117th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.2).
- Georgia Southern ranks T117th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (119.6).
- James Madison is one of only three FBS teams to rank top 10 in points per game and points allowed per game this season.
- James Madison ranks 4th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (13.0).
James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction
James Madison is probably the more talented team and should be favored, as this is also a team that’s used to winning and cashing tickets. However, this is a lot of points for Georgia Southern, who just got a nice road win over Coastal Carolina, hung around with Houston, and covered on the road against Clemson. Georgia Southern is decent defensively, and its passing game is above average. This is a big game for the home team, which Georgia Southern doesn’t get often. We’re getting a hook on top of a key number. Give me the points with Georgia Southern.
