Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Appalachian State vs James Madison prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-5 (2-4) this year after they lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 38-24 in their last game. Appalachian State trailed 17-10 at halftime, but they allowed the first 14 points in the second half in the loss. The Mountaineers outgained Coastal Carolina by a total of 376-353, lost the turnover battle 3-0, and went 6-15 on third down in the game. Joey Aguilar threw for 226 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Ahmani Marshall rushed for 124 yards and two scores. 

Prior to that loss, the Mountaineers defeated Old Dominion by a score of 28-20 and Georgia State by a score of 33-26. The App State offense has scored 26.8 points per game with 277.3 passing yards and 152.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 34.8 points per game this season. Joey Aguilar has completed 56.3% of his passes for 2,496 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while Kaedin Robinson has caught 53 passes for 840 yards and two scores. 

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview

The James Madison Dukes are 8-2 (4-2) this season after they defeated Old Dominion by a score of 35-32 in their last game. James Madison trailed 24-21 at halftime, but they scored the first 14 points of the second half for the narrow win. The Dukes outgained ODU by a total of 425-363, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 6-17 on third down in the game. Alonza Barnett III threw for 192 yards and one touchdown, while Yamir Knight caught eight passes for 121 yards and one touchdown in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Dukes defeated Georgia State by a score of 38-7 and Southern Miss by a score of 32-15. The JMU offense has scored 35.1 points per game with 225.5 passing yards and 186.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18 points per game this season. Alonza Barnett III has completed 59.2% of his passes for 2,226 yards, 22 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while George Pettaway has rushed for 746 yards and four scores. 

Why Appalachian State will beat James Madison

• Appalachian State has won each of its last 15 home games in November.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Appalachian State’s last four games at Kidd Brewer Stadium.
• James Madison has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against conference opponents.

Why James Madison will beat Appalachian State

• James Madison has won eight of its last nine games in November.
• James Madison has covered the spread in each of its last four November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
• Appalachian State has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of James Madison’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of Appalachian State’s last six November home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (10.2).
• Appalachian State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (22.4).
• James Madison ranks T1st among FBS teams for interceptions this season (17).
• James Madison ranks 4th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.7).

Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction 

James Madison comes into this game looking for their fourth straight win and they have scored at least 32 points in the three wins. Appalachian State has won two of their last three games, but they didn’t play well at all against Coastal Carolina last time out. The Mountaineers will be at home for this game, but I think their defense is going to struggle. On the other side, I do think the App State offense can move the ball, just like Old Dominion did last week against JMU. Take the over here.