James Madison Dukes vs Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: James Madison Dukes vs Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Georgia Southern Eagles (4-2) host the James Madison Dukes (5-1) at Allen E. Paulson Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Georgia Southern opens this matchup as 10.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 59.5.

The James Madison Dukes step onto the field holding a record of 5-1 for this year. In their last matchup, the Dukes took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and walked away with a win by a score of 39-7. The James Madison Dukes ended up rushing 42 different times and totaled 222 yards, which is an average of 5.3 yds per carry. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 70 plays which converted into 421 yds. James Madison gave up 9 pass completions on 26 tries for 102 yards, and a completion rate of 34.6%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Dukes gave up 79 yards on 26 attempts, which is an average of 3.0 yds per run surrendered.

The Dukes have tallied 2,635 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring, James Madison has earned 15 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 times. James Madison has accumulated 128 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 45 infractions for 351 yards. As a team they hold an average of 192.8 yards on the ground ranking them 38th in the nation. When it comes to scoring, the James Madison Dukes have an average of 39.0 points per outing.

The Dukes sit in 16th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 16.3 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.5 yards per running attempt and 107.8 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 647 yards on the ground through 6 contests. Concerning yards through the air, the Dukes have given up 1,250 yards which has them sitting in 62nd in D-1. They are allowing 208.3 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 53.3%. During this campaign, they have given up 316.2 yards per contest which ranks them 30th in D-1. They have granted 7 touchdowns by air and 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Eagles head into this game 4-2 this year. For their last game, the Eagles took home the win by a final score of 24-23 against the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Eagles finished the game with a total of 422 yds while running 74 plays (5.7 yards per play). Georgia Southern ended up running for 2.8 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 93 yards on 33 attempts. Georgia Southern surrendered 43 running attempts for 200 yards (4.7 yds per rush). The Eagles passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 62.1%, surrendering 189 yds on 18 out of 29 passing.

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Eagles are sitting 57th in the country averaging 30.3 points per game. The Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging 368.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 85th in Division 1. The Georgia Southern offense has totaled 293 penalty yards on 34 violations, which has them sitting 90th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 2 interceptions while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 136 first downs. For the year to this point, the Eagles have compiled 1,499 passing yards together with holding an average of 249.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 47th in the nation. They have an average of 118.8 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 713 yards overall.

Georgia Southern has given up a total of 1,158 yards via the ground game (193.0 yards/game) and 14 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air in addition to 281.7 yards per outing, ranking them 127th in the country. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions so far this season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 413 plays, ranking them 97th in D-1. The Eagles are conceding 30.5 points per game, which has them 103rd in D-1. This season, they have conceded 183 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +10.0

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