James Madison vs San Diego State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: James Madison vs San Diego State
James Madison face San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, September 19.
The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for San Diego State and James Madison is set at 46.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -105 is available.
James Madison Dukes claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 87-3 triumph against Wagner Seahawks at Bridgeforth Stadium made it back-to-back wins.
San Diego State Aztecs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 28-10 reverse against UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl.
James Madison vs San Diego State Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for James Madison vs San Diego State, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college football showdown. Our pick is for Over 46.5 points to be scored at odds of -105 which makes plenty of appeal.
Our team of college football handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.
Key James Madison vs San Diego State stats:
Over 46.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Jayden Denegal (San Diego State) can be backed at -114 to go beyond 147.5 passing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with QB Passing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.
You can place a bet on George Pettaway (San Diego State) at -114 to surpass 70.5 rushing yards. We're confident in him covering the Player Rushing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 46.5, James Madison +1.5 and Jayden Denegal (San Diego State) to go Over 147.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
27
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23
San Diego State
the Dukes are available at massive odds to register a 27-23 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close matchup and there won’t be much between the teams.
James Madison vs San Diego State 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.
When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find San Diego State at -125 whereas James Madison are +104. The sportsbooks award a 49% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.
The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 46.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 46.5, the odds are -105.
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Can San Diego State Keep Their Home Form Going?
San Diego State have secured seven straight wins at Snapdragon Stadium. They have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, averaging 30.20 points scored and 14.20 points allowed.
James Madison own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 30.80 points per contest while yielding 24.60.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O46.5 | U46.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Diego State Home Stats |
7-3 | 44.40 | 30.20 | 14.20 | 4 | 6 | |
 James Madison Away Stats |
6-4 | 55.40 | 30.80 | 24.60 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
- U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
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James Madison Dukes Stats
San Diego State Aztecs Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 65.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 55.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 46.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 46.30 pts and allowed 19.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 30.80 pts and allowed 24.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 45.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 46.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.60 pts and allowed 18.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.30 pts and allowed 16.20 pts in the last 10 home games
| Pacific-12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colorado State
|
2 | 0 | 93 | 37 | 56 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Boise State
|
1 | 1 | 65 | 54 | 11 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Fresno State
|
1 | 1 | 49 | 42 | 7 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
|
San Diego State
|
1 | 1 | 63 | 48 | 15 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Oregon State
|
0 | 2 | 44 | 68 | -24 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Utah State
|
0 | 2 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Washington State
|
0 | 2 | 17 | 58 | -41 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Texas State
|
0 | 2 | 33 | 90 | -57 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisiana Tech
|
1 | 1 | 94 | 51 | 43 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Appalachian State
|
2 | 0 | 82 | 27 | 55 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Georgia State
|
2 | 0 | 90 | 27 | 63 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
|
James Madison
|
2 | 0 | 107 | 16 | 91 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Coastal Carolina
|
1 | 1 | 69 | 38 | 31 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Georgia Southern
|
1 | 1 | 38 | 22 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Marshall
|
1 | 1 | 28 | 71 | -43 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Old Dominion
|
1 | 1 | 52 | 54 | -2 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Troy
|
2 | 0 | 58 | 38 | 20 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Arkansas State
|
1 | 1 | 76 | 49 | 27 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Louisiana
|
1 | 1 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
South Alabama
|
1 | 1 | 63 | 42 | 21 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Southern Miss
|
1 | 1 | 57 | 46 | 11 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
UL Monroe
|
0 | 2 | 33 | 88 | -55 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
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