Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
American Football NCAAF Bridgeforth Stadium Sat 11 Oct 12:00
James Madison Dukes (JMU)
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  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Louisiana vs James Madison

Louisiana go up against James Madison in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at Bridgeforth Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Focus on Points in Louisiana at James Madison

You can get -110 that there are Over 45.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. James Madison and Louisiana should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Louisiana Ragin Cajuns have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat Marshall Thundering Herd at home, winning 54-51 (OT) at Cajun Field.

James Madison Dukes won last time out by a 14-7 scoreline. On the road against Georgia State Panthers at Center Parc Stadium, they made it three wins on the spin.

Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction & Picks

This Louisiana vs James Madison betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The two teams are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 45.5 as a value wager at -110 for this college football matchup.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.

Key Louisiana vs James Madison stats:

  • The 45.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Louisiana games.
  • The 45.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Louisiana games on the road.
  • The 45.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Louisiana games.
  • The 45.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 James Madison games at home.
  • The 45.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 James Madison games at home.

Over 45.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 45.5
Spread James Madison -17.5
First Score Method Field Goal

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Correct Score Prediction

Louisiana Louisiana logo 14 - 41 James Madison logo James Madison

We’re going for James Madison to win by a 41-14 scoreline, something which is available at massive odds. This speculative bet can provide a big return for a small stake.

Louisiana vs James Madison 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 Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1111 about James Madison which reflects they have a 92% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to back Louisiana, you will find +700 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 17.5, while total points comes in at 46.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 46.5, the odds are -110.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

The gambling sites will have quarterback and player props available for each game. Check out the various betting lines and take a view on whether a player’s Passing Yards or Receiving Yards will be above or below a certain amount.

Among the various options for wagering on college football, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a touchdown will be scored within the next few minutes.

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James Madison Looking to Keep Rolling at Home

James Madison are riding three consecutive victories at Bridgeforth Stadium. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 34.80 points on offense and surrendering 14.00 on defense.

Louisiana have taken three consecutive losses away from home. They are 6-4 in their last 10 road games, averaging 26.00 points on offense and surrendering 27.60 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O45.5 U45.5
James Madison logo James Madison Home Stats 8-2 48.80 34.80 14.00 6 4
Louisiana logo Louisiana Away Stats 6-4 53.60 26.00 27.60 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
  • U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Louisiana Ragin Cajuns logo Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Stats
James Madison Dukes logo James Madison Dukes Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 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 4 1 139 68 71 2-0 2-1 3W
Old Dominion 4 1 181 73 108 3-0 1-1 4W
Southern Miss 4 2 193 166 27 3-1 1-1 2W
Appalachian State 3 2 117 132 -15 2-0 1-2 1W
UL Monroe 3 2 95 156 -61 2-0 1-2 1L
Texas State 3 2 175 131 44 2-0 1-2 1L
Troy State 3 2 113 116 -3 2-1 1-1 2W
Coastal Carolina 2 3 65 153 -88 1-1 1-2 1L
Marshall 2 3 158 155 3 1-1 1-2 1L
Louisiana 2 3 141 161 -20 2-1 0-2 1W
Georgia Southern 2 4 165 225 -60 2-1 0-3 2L
Arkansas State 2 4 140 190 -50 2-1 0-3 1W
Georgia State 1 4 88 206 -118 1-2 0-2 2L
South Alabama 1 5 150 190 -40 1-2 0-3 5L