Old Dominion Monarchs vs James Madison Dukes Prediction, 10/28/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Old Dominion Monarchs vs James Madison Dukes

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Location: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, VA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Dukes (-16)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field is the site where the James Madison Dukes (7-0) will compete against the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3) on Saturday, October 28, 2023. James Madison is 16-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 48.5.

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game with a record of 4-3 for this season. In their last game, the Monarchs went up against the Appalachian State Mountaineers and notched a win by a score of 28-21. Grant Wilson connected on 18/25 with 188 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a quarterback rate of 148.4 and finished the game without throwing a pick. Kadarius Calloway was the rushing leader for the Monarchs with 13 attempts for 104 yards (8.0 yards per carry). The Old Dominion Monarchs ran the rock 39 times and tallied 219 yards, which earned them an average of 5.6 yards per carry. In all, they tallied 64 plays which gave them 407 yds. Old Dominion gave up 22 completions on 32 attempts for 252 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.8%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Monarchs conceded 123 yds on 36 attempts, which is 3.4 yds per run surrendered.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 24.1 PPG. As a unit they are averaging 161.3 yards in the run game which has them sitting 62nd in college football. The Monarchs have earned 2,508 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Old Dominion has amassed 10 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. Old Dominion has accounted for 113 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 41 penalties for 379 yds. They have turned the ball over 13 different times.

The Monarchs are ranked 70th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 25.4 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.1 yards per rush and 131.4 yards on the ground per contest for the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 920 rushing yards through 7 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Monarchs have given up 1,676 yds which has them sitting in 76th in D-1. They are giving up 239.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.3%. In total, they have surrendered 370.9 yards/outing which puts them 67th in the country. They have relinquished 13 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Dukes come into this matchup with a record of 7-0 for this year. In their last game, the Dukes took home the win by a final score of 20-9 when they faced the Marshall Thundering Herd. Jordan McCloud carried the football 6 times for 69 yards, ending the contest with 11.5 yards per carry for James Madison. Jordan McCloud (1 touchdown) walked away from the contest with 264 yards on 21/31 passing while his quarterback rate was 143.5. He tossed 1 pick and his average yards per pass attempt was 8.5. James Madison relinquished 32 running attempts for -4 yards (-0.1 yds per carry). The Dukes pass defense allowed a completion rate of 56.7%, relinquishing 173 yds on 17 out of 30 through the air. The Dukes finished with 405 yds while running 69 plays (5.9 yds per play). James Madison ran the ball for 3.6 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 131 yds on 36 carries.

The James Madison Dukes hold an average of 399.9 yards/contest, which is good for 62nd in college football. The James Madison offense has accrued 304 yds of penalties on 40 violations, which is good for 87th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 151.1 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,058 yards for the season. They have tossed 5 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to tally 130 first downs. Concerning their ability to score points, the Dukes are sitting 40th in the country maintaining an average of 32.4 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Dukes have thrown for 1,741 yards through the air along with an average of 248.7 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 51st in D-1.

James Madison has allowed a total of 253 yards on the ground (36.1 yards per contest) in addition to 6 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have conceded 10 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 290.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 128th in college football. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 11 picks over the course of the season. The Dukes defense has participated in 487 plays, which ranks 73rd in the nation. The Dukes are relinquishing 19.3 points per contest, which has them ranked 26th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 135 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Monarchs/Dukes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Monarchs +16

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