James Madison Dukes (JMU)
American Football NCAAF Center Parc Stadium Sat 4 Oct 15:30
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College Football Betting Preview: James Madison vs Georgia State

James Madison lock horns with Georgia State in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Center Parc Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Massive James Madison Win Could Be On the Cards

James Madison should enjoy a substantial win and that’s why we’re taking the -20.5 about them on the spread. The betting favorites should cover the line at -105 against Georgia State.

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38-7 Win for James Madison in Last H2H Clash

James Madison Dukes claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 35-10 triumph against Georgia Southern Eagles at Bridgeforth Stadium made it back-to-back wins.

Georgia State Panthers were beaten last game and this was on the road at FirstBank Stadium. Vanderbilt Commodores claimed a 70-21 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 38-7 win for James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium when they last played Georgia State. James Madison have won on the past 3 times these teams have gone H2H.

James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for James Madison vs Georgia State with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our bet is the big favorites on the spread. Back them off -20.5 at odds of -105 and be confident that James Madison can cover the line in this college football matchup.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate CFB picks.

Key James Madison vs Georgia State stats:

  • The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Georgia State in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Georgia State in 3 of their last 4 games this season.
  • The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by Georgia State in 2 consecutive games against James Madison.

James Madison -20.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread James Madison -20.5
Totals Over 53.5
First Score Method Touchdown

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Correct Score Prediction

James Madison James Madison logo 41 - 17 Georgia State logo Georgia State

A 41-17 win for James Madison is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.

James Madison vs Georgia State 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 Win on the Cards According to the Books

The favorites are 92% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Money Line odds, with James Madison priced at -1111 to triumph in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Georgia State are trading at +730.

The current spread is 20.5 and total points is 53.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 53.5 can get -110.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Quarterback Passing Yards and First/Last Touchdown Scorer. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

An increasing number of bettors are now enjoying micro betting on college football and it’s something which is available on an in-game basis. Wait for the action to start and then wager on something specific to happen.

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Georgia State Have Seven Losses From Last Ten Home Games

Georgia State own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 22.30 points on offense and surrendering 33.00 on defense.

James Madison own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 31.00 points per contest and conceding 25.80.

James Madison earned a 42-14 win against Georgia State in the teams’ last meeting at Center Parc Stadium.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O53.5 U53.5
Georgia State logo Georgia State Home Stats 3-7 55.30 22.30 33.00 7 3
James Madison logo James Madison Away Stats 5-5 56.80 31.00 25.80 4 6
  • 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

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

James Madison Dukes logo James Madison Dukes Stats
Georgia State Panthers logo Georgia State Panthers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Sun Belt W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
James Madison 3 1 125 61 64 2-0 1-1 2W
Old Dominion 3 1 134 66 68 2-0 1-1 3W
UL Monroe 3 1 88 114 -26 2-0 1-1 2W
Texas State 3 1 145 100 45 2-0 1-1 1W
Southern Miss 3 2 155 131 24 3-1 0-1 1W
Appalachian State 2 2 90 109 -19 1-0 1-2 2L
Coastal Carolina 2 2 58 106 -48 1-1 1-1 1W
Troy State 2 2 82 92 -10 1-1 1-1 1W
Georgia Southern 2 3 130 187 -57 2-0 0-3 1L
Marshall 2 3 158 155 3 1-1 1-2 1L
Louisiana 2 3 141 161 -20 2-1 0-2 1W
Georgia State 1 3 81 192 -111 1-1 0-2 1L
Arkansas State 1 4 109 160 -51 1-1 0-3 4L
South Alabama 1 4 126 159 -33 1-2 0-2 4L