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At 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3) play at the James Madison Dukes (7-0).
The Monarchs are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +20) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 48.5 points).
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Old Dominion
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -20 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -111 | -109 | -1523 | +847 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 20 points or more this season (0-1).
- The teams have hit the over in three of James Madison’s seven games with a set total.
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is totaling 399.9 yards per game on offense (62nd in the FBS), and rank 28th defensively, yielding 326.6 yards allowed per game.
- James Madison is putting up 32.4 points per game on offense this season (40th in the FBS), and is surrendering 19.3 points per game (26th) on the other side of the ball.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks sixth-worst in the FBS (290.4 passing yards allowed per game), James Madison has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 51st in the FBS by averaging 248.7 passing yards per game.
- On defense, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by allowing just 36.1 per game. The Dukes rank 73rd on offense (151.1 rushing yards per game).
- James Madison has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking ninth-worst with a 30.4% third-down conversion rate. On defense, the Dukes rank 27th in the FBS (33.3% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- James Madison owns the 22nd-best turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing 13 turnovers (20th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (37th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has 1,696 yards passing for James Madison, completing 65.1% of his passes and recording 15 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 197 rushing yards (28.1 ypg) on 45 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Kaelon Black has racked up 443 yards on 100 carries while finding paydirt one time as a runner. He’s also caught 17 passes for 149 yards (21.3 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
- This season, Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 60 times for 279 yards (39.9 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s 549 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 49 times and has totaled 26 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has grabbed 31 passes while averaging 65 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Phoenix Sproles’ 21 receptions are good enough for 168 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has 13 sacks to lead the team, and also has 12 TFL, 29 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 48 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Francis Meehan leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 19 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Old Dominion Betting Insights
- So far this season, Old Dominion has compiled a 5-1-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Old Dominion’s six games with a set total.
Old Dominion Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, Old Dominion ranks 92nd in the FBS (358.6 total yards per game) and 68th defensively (372 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored Old Dominion ranks 92nd in the FBS (24.1 points per game), and it is 68th on defense (25.4 points allowed per game).
- In terms of passing, Old Dominion ranks 103rd in the FBS (197 passing yards per game) and 88th on the other side of the ball (239.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- With 161.6 rushing yards per game on offense, Old Dominion ranks 61st in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 56th, surrendering 132.6 rushing yards per contest.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Old Dominion ranks 86th in the FBS (37.8% third-down conversion percentage) and 32nd on the other side of the ball (34% third-down rate allowed).
- Old Dominion has forced eight turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 13 times, leading to a -5 turnover margin that is 17th-worst in the FBS.
Old Dominion’s Best Players
- Grant Wilson leads Old Dominion with 1,026 yards on 68-of-124 passing with eight touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Kadarius Calloway has carried the ball 41 times for 458 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Keshawn Wicks has been given 69 carries and totaled 361 yards with four touchdowns.
- Kelby Williams’ 338 receiving yards (48.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 14 receptions on 31 targets with one touchdown.
- Reymello Murphy has collected 232 receiving yards (33.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 10 receptions.
- Javon Harvey has racked up 225 reciving yards (32.1 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Jason Henderson, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 2.5 sacks, eight TFL and 108 tackles.
- LaMareon James has a team-high one interception to go along with 26 tackles and one pass defended.
