Marshall vs James Madison Betting Preview
A Sun Belt showdown is set for Saturday afternoon when the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3, 0-2 in Sun Belt) visit the James Madison Dukes (5-1, 3-1). James Madison is third in the Sun Belt – East but are just half a game back of first place ODU. Marshall is at the bottom of the East. FanDuel Sportsbook has the opening line at James Madison -11 and the over at 53 points scored.This game will air live on ESPN+.
Through six games, Marshall is scoring 26.7 points per game and are gaining 399.0 yards per game, 188.8 through the air and 210.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Thundering Herd are averaging just 17.3 points against, and 290.7 yards allowed, 213.3 passing and 77.3 rushing.
After six games, James Madison is scoring 43.2 points per game and are gaining 519.7 yards per game, 307.0 through the air and 212.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Dukes are averaging 20.0 points against, and 288.7 yards allowed, 251.7 passing and 37.0 rushing.
Marshall vs James Madison Prediction
Last time out, Marshall hosted the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and suffered a 23-13 loss. Marshall led 7-3 at the half, but Louisiana scored 20 unanswered points to start the half and led 23-7 early in the fourth quarter. The Thundering Herd scored midway through the fourth, but it was too little, too late. Khalan Laborn ran the ball 26 times for 120 yards, a 4.6 average, and two touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, Marshall allowed 338 total yards and did force any Louisiana turnovers.
James Madison visited the Georgia Southern Eagles and left with their first loss, a 45-38 defeat. The Dukes jumped out to a 10-0 lead, early in the second quarter, and led 24-24 early in the third quarter. Georgia Southern went on a 20-0 run to take a 34-24 advantage early in the fourth quarter, but this game was far from over. James Madison took a 38-37 lead with 2:28 left, but the Eagles drove right down the field and scored the game winning touchdown with 1:10 left in the game. Todd Canteio went 28/48 for 468 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions on the day. Defensively, JMU allowed 590 total yards and forced one Georgia Southern interception.
Series History: Marshall has won the only two meetings between these two schools, but they have not played each other since 1994.
Pick: James Madison bounces back and gets the two-touchdown win. Stop by the College football picks section for free daily predictions.
Marshall vs James Madison Betting Stats
Thundering Herd
- Marshall is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marshall’s last 6 games.
- Marshall is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on the road.
- Marshall is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Marshall’s last 7 games played in October.
- Marshall is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in week 8.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall’s last 5 games played on a Saturday.
Dukes
- James Madison is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of James Madison’s last 5 games.
- James Madison is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
- James Madison is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of James Madison’s last 6 games played on a Saturday.
- James Madison is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.