Western Kentucky vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Dec 2024
Get With JMU to Cover the Line
Don’t miss the opportunity to side with James Madison on the spread at -6.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of -114 can be backed in their clash against Western Kentucky.
Both Teams Suffered Defeat in Previous Game
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have suffered a defeat in back-to-back road games including a recent 52-12 loss. This occurred at Burgess-Snow Field against Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
James Madison Dukes have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 35-33 (OT) home defeat to Marshall Thundering Herd at Bridgeforth Stadium.
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Caden Veltkamp
Billy Atkins
Western Kentucky vs James Madison Prediction & Picks
There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing James Madison at -6.5 in this college football matchup. We can get odds of -114 about the betting favorites and this is our pick.
Our team of expert football handicappers monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.
Key Western Kentucky vs James Madison stats:
JMU -6.5 Probability
According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If you are looking for more juice from your spread pick, there’s lots of choice when it comes to selling points. Taking this option involves more risk and a bigger potential payout.
Best Bet
James Madison -6.5 @ -114
Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates James Madison to cover the -6.5 spread along with Billy Atkins (James Madison) getting a touchdown and Yamir Knight (James Madison) going Under 29.5 receiving yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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34
James Madison
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on James Madison to claim a 34-21 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Western Kentucky 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.
Books Have James Madison as Favorites
With a 72% chance of securing victory, James Madison are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -263. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Western Kentucky.
The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 49.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 49.5, there are odds of -105.
If you’re betting on college football, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.
George Pettaway Favorite to Be First TD Scorer
George Pettaway is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +500. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats
James Madison Dukes Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 48.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 58.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.20 pts and allowed 23.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.40 pts and allowed 31.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 59.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 36.30 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 35.60 pts and allowed 14.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Sun Belt | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Madison
|
6 | 1 | 226 | 109 | 117 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 5W |
Southern Miss
|
6 | 2 | 264 | 197 | 67 | 4-1 | 2-1 | 4W |
Troy State
|
6 | 2 | 233 | 194 | 39 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 5W |
Old Dominion
|
5 | 3 | 256 | 205 | 51 | 4-0 | 1-3 | 1W |
Coastal Carolina
|
4 | 3 | 133 | 198 | -65 | 2-1 | 2-2 | 2W |
Marshall
|
4 | 3 | 246 | 216 | 30 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 2W |
Appalachian State
|
4 | 4 | 216 | 221 | -5 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 2L |
Arkansas State
|
4 | 4 | 189 | 228 | -39 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 3W |
Texas State
|
3 | 4 | 253 | 219 | 34 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 3L |
Georgia Southern
|
3 | 5 | 230 | 283 | -53 | 3-1 | 0-4 | 1L |
UL Monroe
|
3 | 5 | 138 | 265 | -127 | 2-1 | 1-4 | 4L |
Louisiana
|
2 | 6 | 188 | 242 | -54 | 2-2 | 0-4 | 3L |
South Alabama
|
2 | 6 | 202 | 236 | -34 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 1W |
Georgia State
|
1 | 7 | 163 | 326 | -163 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 5L |
| Conference USA | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Western Kentucky
|
6 | 2 | 236 | 189 | 47 | 3-1 | 3-1 | 1W |
Kennesaw State
|
5 | 2 | 177 | 149 | 28 | 4-0 | 1-2 | 5W |
Delaware Blue Hens
|
4 | 3 | 204 | 198 | 6 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 1W |
Jacksonville State
|
4 | 3 | 215 | 186 | 29 | 3-0 | 1-3 | 2W |
Louisiana Tech
|
4 | 3 | 174 | 131 | 43 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 2L |
Missouri State
|
4 | 3 | 154 | 195 | -41 | 1-2 | 3-1 | 2W |
FIU
|
3 | 4 | 157 | 211 | -54 | 2-2 | 1-2 | 1L |
Liberty
|
3 | 4 | 134 | 151 | -17 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 2W |
New Mexico State
|
3 | 4 | 155 | 168 | -13 | 3-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
UTEP
|
2 | 5 | 147 | 169 | -22 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 1W |
M. Tennessee
|
1 | 6 | 130 | 208 | -78 | 0-3 | 1-3 | 4L |
Sam Houston
|
0 | 7 | 119 | 272 | -153 | 0-3 | 0-4 | 7L |
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