The James Madison Dukes (5-0) will face off against a fellow Sun Belt opponent, the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-1) in a matchup on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field. The Eagles will try to pull off an upset as 5.5-point underdogs. The over/under for the contest is 60 points.
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James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison (-5.5) | Over (60) | James Madison 34 Georgia Southern 26 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| James Madison | Georgia Southern | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 33.2 (72) | 35.0 (63) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 22.6 (35) | 20.2 (22) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (55) | 10 (101) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (49) | 10 (22) |
James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Betting Insights
James Madison Stats and Trends
- James Madison has covered three times in five matchups with a spread this season.
- The Dukes have not covered the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
- In James Madison’s five games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
- The Dukes and their opponents have combined to score more than 60 points twice this season (over five games).
- JMU’s outings this year have an average total of 48.1, 11.9 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Georgia Southern Stats and Trends
- Georgia Southern has compiled a 3-1-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Eagles have not covered the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year (in one opportunity).
- So far this season, just one Georgia Southern game has gone over the point total.
- The Eagles have combined with their opponent to score more than 60 points just twice this season.
- GSU’s games this year have had a 62.1-point total on average, 2.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
James Madison Players to Watch
- Jordan McCloud leads the team with 1,173 passing yards (234.6 yards per game) and has a 64.5% completion percentage this year (80-of-124) while throwing 11 touchdowns with three interceptions. He also has 108 rushing yards on 35 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 21.6 yards per game.
- Kaelon Black has taken 73 attempts for a team-leading 365 rushing yards (73.0 yards per game). He’s also caught 13 passes for 106 yards (21.2 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown through the air.
- So far this year Ty Son Lawton has run for 209 yards on 43 carries (41.8 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown has grabbed 16 passes for a team-best 373 yards while scoring three touchdowns. He averages 74.6 yards per game.
- Elijah Sarratt’s stat line this year shows 19 catches for 280 yards and two touchdowns. He averages 56.0 receiving yards per game.
- Zach Horton has caught six passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 35.8 yards per game this year.
Georgia Southern Players to Watch
- Davis Brin has passed for 1,611 yards while completing 69.7% of his throws (166-of-238), with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions (322.2 yards per game).
- OJ Arnold has rushed for a team-high 269 yards on 36 carries (53.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- Jalen White has run for 261 yards on 45 carries (65.3 yards per game), with three touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Khaleb Hood has 39 catches and paces his team with 414 receiving yards (82.8 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has also chipped in with 371 yards on 36 catches and three touchdowns. He averages 74.2 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Dalen Cobb has caught 21 passes for 221 yards, averaging 44.2 receiving yards per game.
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