Western Kentucky vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Dec 2024

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.

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.

Quarterbacks

Caden Veltkamp

234.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Billy Atkins

165.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

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:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by JMU in 5 of their last 6 games at home this season.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by JMU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WKU in 2 consecutive games on the road.

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.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky 21 - 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.

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.

Moneyline

WKU

+215

JMU

-263

Point Spread

WKU +7.5

-122

JMU -7.5

-100

Total Points

Under 49.5

-105

Over 49.5

-115

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.

Touchdown

George Pettaway (JMU)

First TD

+500

Anytime TD

-154

Elijah Young (WKU)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

+110

Kisean Johnson (WKU)

First TD

+700

Anytime TD

-100

Wayne Knight (JMU)

First TD

+850

Anytime TD

+115

Jobi Malary (JMU)

First TD

+950

Anytime TD

+140

Billy Atkins (JMU)

First TD

+1500

Anytime TD

+270

Omarion Dollison (JMU)

First TD

+1700

Anytime TD

+240

Caden Veltkamp (WKU)

First TD

+1800

Anytime TD

+230

Yamir Knight (JMU)

First TD

+1900

Anytime TD

+290

Taylor Thompson (JMU)

First TD

+2000

Anytime TD

+310

Cam Ross (JMU)

First TD

+2100

Anytime TD

+310

Dalvin Smith (WKU)

First TD

+2100

Anytime TD

+310

K.D. Hutchinson (WKU)

First TD

+2100

Anytime TD

+310

Michael Mathison (WKU)

First TD

+2400

Anytime TD

+380

Noah Meyers (WKU)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+380

Josh Phifer (JMU)

First TD

+3900

Anytime TD

+900

Dylan Williams (JMU)

First TD

+5000

Anytime TD

+1200

George Hart III (WKU)

First TD

+5500

Anytime TD

+750

Taji Hudson (JMU)

First TD

+6000

Anytime TD

+1200

Receiving Yards

Kisean Johnson (WKU)

Over 70.5

-114

Under 70.5

-114

K.D. Hutchinson (WKU)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Omarion Dollison (JMU)

Over 34.5

-114

Under 34.5

-114

Yamir Knight (JMU)

Over 30.5

-114

Under 30.5

-114

Dalvin Smith (WKU)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-114

Cam Ross (JMU)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Elijah Young (WKU)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-114

Taylor Thompson (JMU)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Michael Mathison (WKU)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-114

Noah Meyers (WKU)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

George Pettaway (JMU)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-114

Rushing Yards

George Pettaway (JMU)

Over 73.5

-114

Under 73.5

-114

Elijah Young (WKU)

Over 67.5

-114

Under 67.5

-114

Wayne Knight (JMU)

Over 55.5

-114

Under 55.5

-114

Caden Veltkamp (WKU)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Passing Yards

Caden Veltkamp (WKU)

Over 234.5

-114

Under 234.5

-114

Billy Atkins (JMU)

Over 165.5

-114

Under 165.5

-114

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats

James Madison Dukes Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +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

Point Spread

• -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

Total Points

• 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

Total Points

• 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

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