Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: App State vs James Madison
App State face James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, November 15.
There’s a case to be made for James Madison on the spread when they play App State. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -20.5 line at odds of -122 considering they should be superior.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Georgia Southern Eagles by a 25-23 scoreline at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
James Madison Dukes have triumphed in their last seven games. The latest of these was on the road where Marshall Thundering Herd were beaten 35-23 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
App State have claimed victories in the last two matchups against James Madison. At Bridgeforth Stadium, the scoreline was 26-23 (OT) and then we saw 34-20 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The past 3 games between the teams have seen App State win two times.
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction & Picks
We’ve got your Appalachian State vs James Madison bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
James Madison can enjoy a huge win in this college football matchup and we’re heading to the spread. Back the favorites off -20.5 to cover the line at -122.
Our CFB predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our picks.
Key Appalachian State vs James Madison stats:
James Madison -20.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is James Madison -20.5 on the spread, Over 52.5 and the Second Half to be highest-scoring.
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Correct Score Prediction
17
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41
James Madison
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on James Madison to claim a 41-17 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Appalachian State vs James Madison Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
James Madison have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1667 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 94% chance of winning. The market suggests that Appalachian State are least likely to win at +980.
The spread currently stands at 20.5 and the total points line is 53.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 53.5, there are odds of -110.
When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.
Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on quarterback and player props such as First/Last Touchdown Scorer, Passing Yards, Player Passing Attempts, Interceptions and Kicking Points. The gambling sites will provide plenty of options.
There are lots of exciting college football micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are whether a field goal will be scored and you simply bet whether the player will make it or miss.
Can James Madison Stay Hot at Home?
James Madison have won five straight at Bridgeforth Stadium. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 39.90 points per contest and giving up 14.90.
App State own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 25.80 points per contest and giving up 31.20.
App State defeated James Madison 26-23 when the teams last met at Bridgeforth Stadium.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O52.5 | U52.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison Home Stats |
9-1 | 54.80 | 39.90 | 14.90 | 4 | 6 | |
 Appalachian State Away Stats |
3-7 | 57.00 | 25.80 | 31.20 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O52.5 = Games Over 52.5 Points
- U52.5 = Games Under 52.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Stats
James Madison Dukes Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 53.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.90 pts and allowed 27.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 25.80 pts and allowed 31.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 50.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.00 pts and allowed 16.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 39.90 pts and allowed 14.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Madison
|
11 | 1 | 454 | 192 | 262 | 6-0 | 5-1 | 10W |
Old Dominion
|
9 | 3 | 392 | 231 | 161 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 5W |
Troy State
|
8 | 4 | 302 | 287 | 15 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 2W |
Southern Miss
|
7 | 5 | 358 | 329 | 29 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 3L |
Coastal Carolina
|
6 | 6 | 274 | 407 | -133 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 3L |
Arkansas State
|
6 | 6 | 293 | 328 | -35 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 1W |
Louisiana
|
6 | 6 | 325 | 360 | -35 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 4W |
Georgia Southern
|
6 | 6 | 334 | 410 | -76 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 1W |
Texas State
|
6 | 6 | 433 | 367 | 66 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 3W |
Marshall
|
5 | 7 | 369 | 363 | 6 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 2L |
|
Appalachian State
|
5 | 7 | 304 | 358 | -54 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 1L |
South Alabama
|
4 | 8 | 318 | 365 | -47 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 1L |
UL Monroe
|
3 | 9 | 199 | 383 | -184 | 2-3 | 1-6 | 8L |
Georgia State
|
1 | 11 | 237 | 454 | -217 | 1-5 | 0-6 | 9L |
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