Troy vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Oct 2026
Troy vs James Madison Predictions
We’re predicting a one-sided affair when James Madison play Troy. Take the favorites at -115 to cover an appealing -20.5 line on the spread.
We've picked out our Best Bet for Troy vs James Madison, along with our Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dig into each section for the full analysis behind each pick.
Troy vs James Madison Preview
Troy face James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Thursday, October 29.
Troy Trojans have lost three straight road games. Most recently, they lost 21-14 at home to Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
James Madison Dukes have won four consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 34-31 (OT) road defeat against Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
H2H: 31-14 JMU Triumph in Previous Head-to-Head
The last matchup between James Madison and Troy saw the former win. It was a 31-14 scoreline at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Best Bet
James Madison can finish well clear in this college football battle and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -115 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -20.5 line.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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JMU -20.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: James Madison -20.5, Over 49.5 points and a Touchdown to be scored first.
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Correct Score Prediction
17
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41
James Madison
There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Dukes to achieve a winning scoreline of 41-17 where a massive potential return is on the cards.
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.
With an estimated 95% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -2000 betting odds about James Madison triumphing in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Troy are trading at +980.
20.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 49.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 49.5 at -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.
James Madison Keep Cashing In at Home
James Madison have ten wins and zero loss in the last 10 games at home, scoring 43.60 points per matchup and conceding 15.00.
Troy have suffered five defeats in a row away from home. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 19.40 points on offense and surrendering 25.20 on defense.
The last time these teams met at Bridgeforth Stadium, James Madison came out on top 31-14 against Troy.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison Home Stats |
10-0 | 58.60 | 43.60 | 15.00 | 5 | 5 | |
 Troy Away Stats |
4-6 | 44.60 | 19.40 | 25.20 | 2 | 8 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Troy Trojans Stats
James Madison Dukes Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 45.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 44.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.50 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.40 pts and allowed 25.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 60.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 58.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 39.60 pts and allowed 21.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 43.60 pts and allowed 15.00 pts in the last 10 home games
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Louisiana Tech
|
5 | 2 | 226 | 147 | 79 | 4-0 | 1-2 | 4W |
|
James Madison
|
7 | 1 | 331 | 146 | 185 | 4-0 | 3-1 | 1L |
Appalachian State
|
5 | 2 | 211 | 162 | 49 | 3-1 | 2-1 | 2W |
Georgia Southern
|
3 | 4 | 171 | 161 | 10 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
South Alabama
|
4 | 3 | 246 | 227 | 19 | 3-0 | 1-3 | 1L |
Louisiana
|
5 | 3 | 241 | 170 | 71 | 4-0 | 1-3 | 1L |
Arkansas State
|
4 | 4 | 230 | 218 | 12 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 2W |
Georgia State
|
4 | 3 | 251 | 182 | 69 | 3-0 | 1-3 | 2L |
Marshall
|
4 | 3 | 152 | 215 | -63 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 1W |
Coastal Carolina
|
2 | 5 | 183 | 181 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1L |
|
Troy
|
3 | 4 | 160 | 174 | -14 | 3-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
Southern Miss
|
2 | 5 | 180 | 227 | -47 | 2-2 | 0-3 | 1W |
UL Monroe
|
1 | 6 | 141 | 261 | -120 | 0-3 | 1-3 | 1W |
Old Dominion
|
2 | 6 | 124 | 214 | -90 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 2L |
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