Liberty vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Liberty vs James Madison
Liberty battle James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 5.
We’re confident of backing James Madison to cover the -6.5 spread when they face Liberty. This is a generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -114.
Liberty Flames were beaten 48-42 at Williams Stadium in their previous game, being turned over at home to Kennesaw State.
James Madison Dukes were beaten last game and this was on the road at Autzen Stadium. Oregon Ducks claimed a 51-34 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
James Madison won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 31-13 triumph when facing Liberty at Williams Stadium.
Liberty vs James Madison Prediction & Picks
Our Liberty vs James Madison betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.
Game Prediction
We are confident that James Madison will cover the spread in this college football showdown. -6.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -114 that the favorites will win by a bigger margin.
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.
Key Liberty vs James Madison stats:
JMU -6.5 Probability
The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are James Madison to cover the -6.5 spread, Over 50.5 on the total and 50.5 as first score method.
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Correct Score Prediction
20
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35
James Madison
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Dukes to achieve a 35-20 victory is on offer at massive odds.
Liberty vs James Madison 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.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have James Madison as -244 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 71% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Liberty are trading at +198.
6.5 is the spread and 50.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 50.5, there are odds of -110.
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James Madison Rock Solid at Home
James Madison have strung together eight consecutive wins at Bridgeforth Stadium. They are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, putting up 37.80 points per contest and giving up 16.40.
Liberty own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 23.20 points on offense and surrendering 25.20 on defense.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O50.5 | U50.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison Home Stats |
9-1 | 54.20 | 37.80 | 16.40 | 4 | 6 | |
 Liberty Away Stats |
3-7 | 48.40 | 23.20 | 25.20 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
- U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Liberty Flames Stats
James Madison Dukes Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 53.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 48.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 50.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 50.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.50 pts and allowed 27.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.20 pts and allowed 25.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 59.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 50.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 50.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.40 pts and allowed 19.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 37.80 pts and allowed 16.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisiana Tech
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Appalachian State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Coastal Carolina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Georgia Southern
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Georgia State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
James Madison
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Marshall
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Old Dominion
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Arkansas State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Louisiana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
UL Monroe
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
South Alabama
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Southern Miss
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Troy
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| Conference USA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Delaware
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
FIU
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Jacksonville State
|
0 | 1 | 7 | 33 | -26 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Kennesaw State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Liberty
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
M. Tennessee
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Missouri State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
New Mexico State
|
0 | 1 | 17 | 34 | -17 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Sam Houston
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Western Kentucky
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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