Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Oct 2025


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:
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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Best Bet
Over 45.5 Points @ -110
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 45.5 on the total, James Madison to cover the -17.5 spread and Field Goal as first score method.
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Correct Score Prediction
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
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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.

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 | |
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8-2 | 48.80 | 34.80 | 14.00 | 6 | 4 | |
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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
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.


- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 56.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 45.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.70 pts and allowed 30.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 26.00 pts and allowed 27.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 48.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 45.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.20 pts and allowed 19.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.80 pts and allowed 14.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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4 | 1 | 139 | 68 | 71 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
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4 | 1 | 181 | 73 | 108 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
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4 | 2 | 193 | 166 | 27 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 2W |
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3 | 2 | 117 | 132 | -15 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 1W |
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3 | 2 | 95 | 156 | -61 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
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3 | 2 | 175 | 131 | 44 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
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3 | 2 | 113 | 116 | -3 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 2W |
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2 | 3 | 65 | 153 | -88 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
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2 | 3 | 158 | 155 | 3 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
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2 | 3 | 141 | 161 | -20 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
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2 | 4 | 165 | 225 | -60 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
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2 | 4 | 140 | 190 | -50 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 1W |
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1 | 4 | 88 | 206 | -118 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 2L |
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1 | 5 | 150 | 190 | -40 | 1-2 | 0-3 | 5L |



























































