James Madison vs Oregon Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
College Football Playoff Betting Preview: James Madison vs Oregon
No. 12 James Madison go up against No. 5 Oregon at Autzen Stadium in the first round of the College Football Playoff, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, December 20.
James Madison look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat against Oregon and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +20.5 and this can be backed at -100.
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The James Madison Dukes (12-1, 1st in Sun Belt - East) have won 11 straight games, most recently recording a 31–14 home victory over the Troy Trojans at Bridgeforth Stadium.
The Oregon Ducks (11-1, 3rd in Big Ten) extended their winning streak to six games with a 26–14 road victory over the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in their last outing.
Quarterbacks
Alonza Barnett III
Dante Moore
James Madison vs Oregon Prediction & Picks
The James Madison vs Oregon betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s everything to like about the underdogs at +20.5 when they play this college football battle. You can get odds of -100 and we need James Madison to avoid a big loss.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our picks.
Key James Madison vs Oregon stats:
JMU +20.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 50% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.
If the odds on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure a bigger price by moving the line for your spread pick. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.
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Player Prop Picks
Noah Whittington (Oregon) can be backed at -130 to score in the red zone. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Touchdown Scorer bet, which could hopefully result in him taking it to the house.
You can place a bet on Alonza Barnett III (James Madison) at -114 to end with fewer than 141.5 passing yards. He could struggle to reach the QB Passing Yards line, making this prop bet highly appealing.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is James Madison +20.5 on the spread, Over 47.5 and Noah Whittington (Oregon) to score a touchdown.
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
20
-
34
Oregon
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James Madison vs Oregon 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.
Oregon are strong -2500 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 96% chance of claiming victory. James Madison are the underdogs at +1200 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The current spread is 20.5 and the total points line is 47.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 47.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every college football matchup, with the best sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Explore the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your wagers.
Kenyon Sadiq is the market leader to be First TD Scorer at +470. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to back him to register a touchdown at any stage at -154.
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Oregon Eye Another Home Win
Oregon have rattled off three consecutive victories at Autzen Stadium. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 42.00 points scored and 14.80 points allowed.
James Madison are riding five straight road wins. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 29.30 points on average and giving up 21.60.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O47.5 | U47.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oregon Home Stats |
9-1 | 56.80 | 42.00 | 14.80 | 8 | 2 | |
 James Madison Away Stats |
6-4 | 50.90 | 29.30 | 21.60 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
- U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
James Madison Dukes Stats
Oregon Ducks Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road
- -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 55.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 50.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 47.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.50 pts and allowed 15.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 29.30 pts and allowed 21.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 49.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 60.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 47.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.00 pts and allowed 16.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 40.90 pts and allowed 19.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
|
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| 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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