Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs James Madison Dukes Prediction, 10/10/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs James Madison Dukes

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Location: Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, VA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Dukes (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

The James Madison Dukes (4-1) welcome the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-1) at Bridgeforth Stadium on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Coastal Carolina opens this matchup as 9.5-point underdogs. The over/under is 62.5.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head into this matchup 4-1 for this year. In their last game, the Chanticleers went up against the Old Dominion Monarchs and notched a win by a score of 45-37. In the game, they had 65 plays which gave them a total of 515 yds. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ran the ball a total of 39 times and totaled 148 yards, which had them averaging 3.8 yds per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Chanticleers gave up 200 yards on 37 tries, which averages out to 5.4 yds per rush allowed. Coastal Carolina allowed 22 pass completions on 40 tries for a total of 262 yds, and a completion percentage of 55.0%.

The Chanticleers have earned 2,194 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Coastal Carolina has amassed 9 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 5 times. Coastal Carolina has amassed 99 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 35 infractions for 302 yards. As a unit they are averaging 197.0 yards on the ground which is 33rd in the country. Regarding putting points on the board, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hold an average of 38.4 points per game.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Chanticleers have conceded 999 yds which has them sitting in 45th in the country. They have surrendered 199.8 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 57.6%. Overall, they have given up 395.4 yards per outing which puts them 98th in the nation. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns by air and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 195.6 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 978 rushing yards through 5 outings. The Chanticleers are ranked 98th in college football in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 29.6 points per game.

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The Dukes head into this matchup 4-1 this year. For their last game, the Dukes took a loss by a score of 21-19 against the UL Monroe Warhawks. James Madison allowed 30 attempts on the ground for 110 yards (3.7 yards per carry). The Dukes passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 56.7%, relinquishing 147 yds on 17 for 30 passing. The Dukes finished the game with 399 yards and they ran 81 plays (4.9 yds per play). James Madison ran the ball for 4.4 yards per carry, finishing with 148 yards on 34 carries.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Dukes currently rank 18th in the nation scoring 39.0 points per game. The James Madison Dukes have an average of 442.8 yards per outing, ranking them 35th in Division 1. The James Madison offense has accrued 289 yards of penalties on 36 infractions, ranking them 47th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 1 pick while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 108 first downs. For the season thus far, the Dukes have thrown for a total of 1,279 yards via the pass along with an average of 255.8 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 43rd in college football. They hold an average of 187.0 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 935 yards for the season.

The Dukes are relinquishing 18.2 PPG, ranking them 27th in college football. James Madison has given up a total of 568 yards rushing (113.6 yards per outing) in addition to 4 touchdowns via the rush on the season. This year, they have given up 91 points in total. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air and 229.6 yards/outing, which has them sitting 88th in college football. The Dukes defense has taken part in 351 plays, ranking them 80th in Division 1. They have 5 fumbles and 10 picks on the year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Chanticleers +9.5

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