Troy Trojans vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Dec 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Troy vs James Madison
Troy face James Madison in the Sun Belt Championship Game at Bridgeforth Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, December 5.
Over 47.5 points seems very realistic when James Madison go up against Troy. We’re taking odds of -105 on the basis that the total line is too low.
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Troy Trojans have won back-to-back games. A 28-18 triumph recently occurred on the road at M.M. Roberts Stadium when playing Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.
James Madison Dukes got a tenth straight win in their last game. It was a 59-10 road triumph at Brooks Stadium when meeting Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 16-14 in favor of James Madison when they last played Troy, with the matchup taking place at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Goose Crowder
Alonza Barnett III
Troy Trojans vs James Madison Prediction & Picks
Get set for Troy Trojans vs James Madison with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.
Game Prediction
You can get -105 that there are Over 47.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our Sun Belt Championship Game pick to win.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.
Key Troy vs James Madison stats:
Over 47.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Goose Crowder (Troy State) is available at -114 to go over 197.5 passing yards. We can place a QB Passing Yards bet with confidence, as we expect him to cover the line.
The odds for DJ Epps (Troy State) to reach over 37.5 receiving yards stand at -114. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this Player Receiving Yards wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 47.5, along with James Madison -23.5 on the spread and Goose Crowder (Troy State) to go Over 197.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
14
-
41
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 41-14 victory is on offer at massive odds.
Troy 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 favorites are 97% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Money Line odds, with James Madison priced at -3333 to triumph in this college game. Troy are the underdogs at +1400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread currently stands at 23.5 and the total points line is 47.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. The Over 47.5 selection is available to back at -105.
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Favorite Wayne Knight is available at +300 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Can JMU Stay Hot at Home?
James Madison have put together seven in a row at Bridgeforth Stadium. The Dukes have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 home games, averaging 37.90 points scored and 16.50 points allowed.
Troy have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 24.80 points scored and 28.00 points allowed.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O47.5 | U47.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison Home Stats |
9-1 | 54.40 | 37.90 | 16.50 | 4 | 6 | |
 Troy Trojans Away Stats |
5-5 | 52.80 | 24.80 | 28.00 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
- U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Troy Trojans Stats
James Madison Dukes Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +23.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -23.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 48.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 47.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 28.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 54.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 47.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.50 pts and allowed 15.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 37.90 pts and allowed 16.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Madison
|
12 | 1 | 485 | 206 | 279 | 7-0 | 5-1 | 11W |
Old Dominion
|
9 | 3 | 392 | 231 | 161 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 5W |
|
Troy
|
8 | 5 | 316 | 318 | -2 | 4-2 | 4-3 | 1L |
Southern Miss
|
7 | 5 | 358 | 329 | 29 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 3L |
Coastal Carolina
|
6 | 6 | 274 | 407 | -133 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 3L |
Arkansas State
|
6 | 6 | 293 | 328 | -35 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 1W |
Louisiana
|
6 | 6 | 325 | 360 | -35 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 4W |
Georgia Southern
|
6 | 6 | 334 | 410 | -76 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 1W |
Texas State
|
6 | 6 | 433 | 367 | 66 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 3W |
Marshall
|
5 | 7 | 369 | 363 | 6 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 2L |
Appalachian State
|
5 | 7 | 304 | 358 | -54 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 1L |
South Alabama
|
4 | 8 | 318 | 365 | -47 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 1L |
UL Monroe
|
3 | 9 | 199 | 383 | -184 | 2-3 | 1-6 | 8L |
Georgia State
|
1 | 11 | 237 | 454 | -217 | 1-5 | 0-6 | 9L |
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