James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: James Madison vs Coastal Carolina
James Madison face Coastal Carolina at Brooks Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 16:45 on Saturday, November 29.
Our betting prediction is that James Madison can enjoy a big victory in their meeting with Coastal Carolina, leading us to go against the spread at -21.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -115 on offer.
James Madison Dukes claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 24-20 triumph against Washington State Cougars at Bridgeforth Stadium made it nine straight wins.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 51-7 on the road at Williams-Brice Stadium against South Carolina Gamecocks.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at Bridgeforth Stadium, with James Madison claiming the win. Beating Coastal Carolina by a 39-7 scoreline. The past 3 clashes between these teams have resulted in a James Madison win each time.
James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction & Picks
We cover the essential James Madison vs Coastal Carolina betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
Go for James Madison on the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a line of -21.5 at odds of -115 for this college football matchup.
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Key James Madison vs Coastal Carolina stats:
JMU -21.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with James Madison -21.5. We’ve also gone for Over 53.5 points and a higher-scoring First Half.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
45
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17
Coastal Carolina
For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, James Madison can be backed to win 45-17 at enormous betting odds.
James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, James Madison are red-hot -3333 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 97% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Coastal Carolina are trading at +1400.
23.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 53.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 53.5, then the odds are -104.
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Coastal Carolina Looking to Keep Rolling at Home
Coastal Carolina have rattled off three consecutive victories at Brooks Stadium. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 25.70 points on offense and surrendering 26.40 on defense.
James Madison have notched four straight wins away from home. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 30.40 points scored and 25.60 points allowed.
When the teams last met at Brooks Stadium, James Madison beat Coastal Carolina 56-14.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O53.5 | U53.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coastal Carolina Home Stats |
6-4 | 52.10 | 25.70 | 26.40 | 6 | 4 | |
 James Madison Away Stats |
6-4 | 56.00 | 30.40 | 25.60 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
- U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
James Madison Dukes Stats
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -21.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -21.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +21.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +21.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 52.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 56.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 53.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.00 pts and allowed 17.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 30.40 pts and allowed 25.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 53.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.70 pts and allowed 30.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.70 pts and allowed 26.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Madison
|
12 | 1 | 485 | 206 | 279 | 7-0 | 5-1 | 11W |
Old Dominion
|
9 | 3 | 392 | 231 | 161 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 5W |
Troy
|
8 | 5 | 316 | 318 | -2 | 4-2 | 4-3 | 1L |
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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