Washington State vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Washington State vs James Madison

Washington State go up against James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, November 22.

We strongly fancy the chances of James Madison beating Washington State handsomely. That is why we’re having a bet on them at -13.5 on the spread at -110.

Washington State Cougars have lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 28-3 home win over Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Martin Stadium.

James Madison Dukes have enjoyed eight straight wins, most recently beating Appalachian State Mountaineers 58-10. It was a home success at Bridgeforth Stadium.

Washington State vs James Madison Prediction & Picks

Step into Washington State vs James Madison with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’d be surprised if James Madison don’t exceed a -13.5 spread in this college football matchup. That is why the bet has to be the market leaders to cover the line at -110.

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 Washington State vs James Madison stats:

• The -13.5 line has been covered by James Madison in 4 of their last 5 games at home this season.
• The -13.5 line has been covered by James Madison in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -13.5 line has been covered by James Madison in 2 consecutive games at home.

JMU -13.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Washington State 13 - 35 James Madison

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Washington State 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give James Madison a 88% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -769 favorites with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Washington State are trading at +530.

The spread is calculated to be 14.5, while total points comes in at 43.5. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 43.5 at -108.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every college football matchup, with the best sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Explore the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your wagers.

Moneyline

WSU

+530

JMU

-769

Point Spread

WSU +14.5

-110

JMU -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 43.5

-108

Over 43.5

-112

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James Madison Riding Momentum at Home

James Madison have reeled off six straight wins at Bridgeforth Stadium. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, posting 39.40 points per matchup while yielding 15.20.

Washington State have suffered three defeats in a row away from home. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 22.90 points on average and giving up 28.50.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O42.5	U42.5
James Madison Home Stats		9-1	54.60	39.40	15.20	9	1
Washington State Away Stats		3-7	51.40	22.90	28.50	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O42.5 = Games Over 42.5 Points
• U42.5 = Games Under 42.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington State Cougars Stats

James Madison Dukes Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 41.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 51.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 42.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 20.70 pts and allowed 21.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.90 pts and allowed 28.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 53.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 42.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 42.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 37.10 pts and allowed 16.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 39.40 pts and allowed 15.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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