James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Nov 2026
James Madison vs Southern Miss Predictions
We really fancy the chances of James Madison beating Southern Miss handsomely. That is why we are betting them at -14.5 on the spread at -112.
For our James Madison vs Southern Miss betting coverage, we've selected a Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down to see the full breakdown and reasoning behind the card.
James Madison vs Southern Miss Preview
James Madison go up against Southern Miss at M.M. Roberts Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, November 5.
James Madison Dukes have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Troy Trojans by a 24-21 (OT) scoreline at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks were beaten 35-21 at Malone Stadium.
H2H: 32-15 Win for JMU in Pair’s Last Meeting
It was James Madison who came out on top when they last played Southern Miss. At Bridgeforth Stadium, a 32-15 win was recorded.
Best Bet
Our pick is that the James Madison can enjoy a big victory in this college football battle, leading us to go against the spread at -14.5. The line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -112 that can be taken for the favorites.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.
JMU -14.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
You can place a bet on Landry Lyddy (Southern Miss) at -114 to record fewer than 206.5 passing yards. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, as the total looks too high.
Seth Cromwell (Southern Miss) is priced at -114 to finish with fewer than 79.5 rushing yards. We’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, as the total looks too high.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Take a same game parlay that incorporates James Madison to cover the -14.5 spread along with Under 58.5 points. We’ve also gone for Landry Lyddy (Southern Miss) to have Under 206.5 passing yards.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same game, then a football same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
38
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17
Southern Miss
A 38-17 win for the Dukes 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 Southern Miss 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 -667 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 87% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Southern Miss are trading at +480.
The current spread is 14.5 and the total points line is 58.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those who wager Under 58.5 can get -110.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college football clashes. The top betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
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Southern Miss Have Picked Up Six Wins From Last Ten Home Games
Southern Miss own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 31.60 points scored and 26.20 points allowed.
James Madison have gone 8-2 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 35.50 points on offense and surrendering 21.50 on defense.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O58.5 | U58.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southern Miss Home Stats |
6-4 | 57.80 | 31.60 | 26.20 | 5 | 5 | |
 James Madison Away Stats |
8-2 | 57.00 | 35.50 | 21.50 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O58.5 = Games Over 58.5 Points
- U58.5 = Games Under 58.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
James Madison Dukes Stats
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 60.70 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 58.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 58.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 38.60 pts and allowed 22.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 35.50 pts and allowed 21.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 56.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 58.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 58.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.90 pts and allowed 30.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 29.40 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisiana Tech
|
6 | 2 | 261 | 167 | 94 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 5W |
Georgia Southern
|
4 | 4 | 190 | 164 | 26 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 2W |
|
James Madison
|
7 | 2 | 352 | 170 | 182 | 4-1 | 3-1 | 2L |
Appalachian State
|
5 | 3 | 214 | 181 | 33 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 1L |
Marshall
|
5 | 3 | 188 | 238 | -50 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 2W |
Coastal Carolina
|
3 | 5 | 214 | 201 | 13 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 1W |
Louisiana
|
5 | 3 | 241 | 170 | 71 | 4-0 | 1-3 | 1L |
Arkansas State
|
4 | 4 | 230 | 218 | 12 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 2W |
South Alabama
|
4 | 4 | 266 | 262 | 4 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 2L |
Troy
|
4 | 4 | 184 | 195 | -11 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 1W |
|
Southern Miss
|
3 | 5 | 215 | 248 | -33 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 2W |
Georgia State
|
4 | 4 | 271 | 213 | 58 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 3L |
UL Monroe
|
1 | 7 | 162 | 296 | -134 | 0-4 | 1-3 | 1L |
Old Dominion
|
2 | 7 | 147 | 250 | -103 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 3L |
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