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Marcus Carroll will lead the Georgia State Panthers (6-2) into their game versus the James Madison Dukes (8-0) at Center Parc Stadium, on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Dukes are the favorites (-5.5) in their game against the Panthers, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Dukes are -220 and the Panthers are +180.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Georgia State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Center Parc Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -5.5 | -111 | -109 | 54.5 | -110 | -109 | -220 | +180 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- So far this season, James Madison has compiled a 5-3-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, James Madison is 2-3 against the spread.
- James Madison games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (50%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- On offense, James Madison ranks 55th in the FBS with 407.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 37th in total defense (337.6 yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive standpoint, James Madison ranks 40th in the FBS with 32.1 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 30th in points allowed (337.6 points allowed per contest).
- James Madison sports the 45th-ranked passing offense this season (260.1 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking sixth-worst with 288.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by surrendering just 48.9 per game. The Dukes rank 76th on offense (147.6 rushing yards per game).
- James Madison has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking ninth-worst with a 30.5% third-down conversion rate. On defense, the Dukes rank 40th in the FBS (35.6% third-down percentage allowed).
- James Madison has forced 14 total turnovers (24th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (47th in the FBS) for +4a turnover margin of +4, 27th-ranked in college football.
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has compiled 2,036 yards (254.5 ypg) on 148-of-226 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 210 rushing yards (26.3 ypg) on 55 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Kaelon Black has carried the ball 110 times for a team-high 486 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time as a runner. He’s also tacked on 19 catches for 169 yards (21.1 per game) and three touchdowns in the pass game.
- Ty Son Lawton has collected 346 yards on 73 carries, scoring four times.
- Reggie Brown’s leads his squad with 691 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 35 receptions (out of 61 targets) and scored six touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has reeled in 39 passes while averaging 74.3 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Phoenix Sproles’ 26 receptions are good enough for 189 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has racked up 15.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 14 TFL, 38 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 60 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Francis Meehan has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 22 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Georgia State Betting Insights
- So far this season, Georgia State has put together a 5-2-0 record against the spread.
- Out of Georgia State’s seven games with a set total, three have hit the over (42.9%).
Georgia State Pick Insights
- Georgia State ranks 51st with 415.1 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 100th with 401.5 total yards ceded per game on defense.
- Georgia State is putting up 30.4 points per contest on offense this season (54th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 25.5 points per game (67th-ranked) on defense.
- Georgia State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, surrendering 282.8 passing yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 70th with 224 passing yards per contest.
- Georgia State’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, piling up 191.1 rushing yards per contest (24th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 34th by surrendering 118.8 rushing yards per game.
- Georgia State ranks 21st-worst in third-down conversion rate allowed (44.7%), but at least it has been playing well on offense, ranking ninth-best in third-down rate (50.4%).
- At +2, Georgia State sports the 43rd-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 12 forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (47th in the FBS).
Georgia State’s Best Players
- Darren Grainger has thrown for 1,789 yards (223.6 ypg) to lead Georgia State, completing 67.4% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 448 yards (56 ypg) on 90 carries with five touchdowns.
- Carroll has run for 1,060 yards on 197 carries so far this year while scoring 12 times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 13 catches, totaling 146 yards.
- Robert Lewis leads his squad with 658 receiving yards on 46 receptions with six touchdowns.
- Tailique Williams has 29 receptions (on 41 targets) for a total of 482 yards (60.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Jacari Carter’s 26 grabs (on 35 targets) have netted him 189 yards (23.6 ypg).
- Kevin Swint paces the team with four sacks, and also has six TFL and 22 tackles.
- Georgia State’s leading tackler, Jontrey Hunter, has 65 tackles, four TFL, and one sack this year.
- Gavin Pringle leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 27 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
