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Jordan McCloud will lead the James Madison Dukes (10-0) into their game versus the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-4) at Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET.
The Dukes are expected to win by double digits (currently -10.5) versus the Mountaineers. The over/under for this matchup is 56 points.
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Appalachian State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- 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 | -10.5 | -109 | -111 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -408 | +320 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has posted a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
- James Madison games have hit the over on six of 10 occasions (60%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is totaling 433.2 yards per game offensively this season (34th in the FBS), and are surrendering 324.8 yards per game (26th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- James Madison has been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (23rd-best with 34.3 points per game) and scoring defense (18th-best with 18.2 points allowed per game) this season.
- While James Madison ranks 16th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 263.2 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story offensively, as the offensive unit ranks 22nd-best in the FBS (284.5 passing yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by surrendering just 61.6 per game. The Dukes rank 80th on offense (148.7 rushing yards per game).
- James Madison sports the 107th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (34.6% conversion rate), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with a 33.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- James Madison has the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing 16 turnovers (39th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (29th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- McCloud has thrown for 2,800 yards (280 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 69.9% of his passes and recording 26 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 310 rushing yards on 76 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Kaelon Black has carried the ball 118 times for a team-high 531 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time. He’s also tacked on 21 catches for 204 yards (20.4 per game) and three touchdowns in the pass game.
- Ty Son Lawton has been handed the ball 99 times this year and racked up 458 yards (45.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s team-high 903 yards as a receiver have come on 45 catches (out of 73 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has caught 60 passes for 841 yards (84.1 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Phoenix Sproles has compiled 33 receptions for 270 yards, an average of 27 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Jalen Green has collected 15.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- James Madison’s tackle leader, Aiden Fisher, has 75 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 30 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Appalachian State Betting Insights
- Appalachian State’s ATS record is 4-5-1 this season.
- Appalachian State is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 10.5-point underdogs.
- Five of Appalachian State’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State’s defense ranks 81st in the FBS with 388.7 total yards allowed per game, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by compiling 456.3 total yards per contest.
- Appalachian State’s defense ranks 75th in the FBS with 27 points allowed per contest, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 22nd-best by piling up 34.8 points per contest.
- Appalachian State ranks 31st in the FBS with 272.7 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 33rd with 201.2 passing yards surrendered per contest on defense.
- Appalachian State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, surrendering 187.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 33rd with 183.6 rushing yards per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Appalachian State is putting up a 42.2% third-down conversion rate (44th-ranked). It ranks 83rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (40.3% third-down rate allowed).
- At +1, Appalachian State owns the 55th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (67th in the FBS).
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar has 2,657 passing yards, or 265.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 63.8% of his passes and has collected 26 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 26.3 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- Nate Noel has carried the ball 150 times for 759 yards, with five touchdowns.
- Kanye Roberts has collected 484 yards (on 84 carries) with four touchdowns.
- Kaedin Robinson has racked up 541 receiving yards on 41 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
- Christan Horn has put up a 456-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 27 passes on 43 targets.
- Makai Jackson has racked up 316 reciving yards (31.6 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Nate Johnson has racked up five sacks to lead the team, while also recording five TFL and 29 tackles.
- Andrew Parker is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 69 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks.
- Jordan Favors leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 25 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
