In this article we will formulate a Coastal Carolina vs James Madison prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 29th at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 6-5 (5-2) this season after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 51-7 in their last game. Coastal Carolina trailed 37-0 at halftime, but did score a special teams touchdown in the fourth to avoid the shutout. The Chanticleers were out gained by a total of 579-220, went 5-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Tad Hudson went 27-36 for 174 yards, while Ja’Vin Simpkins rushed eight times for 26 yards. Cameron Wright led the receivers with four receptions for 33 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Coastal Carolina lost to Georgia Southern by a score of 45-40, but did beat Georgia State by a score of 40-27 before that. The Chanticleers have lost two games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Sun Belt East standings. Coastal Carolina has scored 24.0 points per game with 156.2 passing yards and 180.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 31.6 points against per game this season. Tad Hudson has thrown for 794 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Ja’Vin Simpkins has rushed for 562 yards and two scores on 109 carries this season.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes are 10-1 (7-0) this year after they defeated Washington State by a score of 24-20 in their last game. James Madison trailed 17-10 at halftime and 20-17 in the fourth, but they scored a touchdown with about six minutes left for the win. The Dukes out gained Washington State by a total of 319-301, went 4-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Alonza Barnett III went 9-18 for 144 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Wayne Knight rushed 15 times for 126 yards and one score. Braeden Wisloski led the receivers with one reception for 68 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, James Madison defeated Appalachian State by a score of 58-10 and Marshall by a score of 35-23. The Dukes have won nine games in a row and they are first in the Sun Belt East standings. James Madison has scored 35.9 points per game with 209.2 passing yards and 235.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 16.5 points against per game this season. Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 2,233 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Wayne Knight has rushed for 966 yards and eight scores on 151 carries this year.
Why the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will win
- Coastal Carolina has won three of its last four games as a home underdog.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Coastal Carolina’s last four games.
- James Madison has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in November.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- James Madison has won each of its last nine games.
- Coastal Carolina has lost four of its last five games against teams from Virginia.
- Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games as an underdog against teams from Virginia.
- The team ranked 20th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in each of its last three games.
- James Madison has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- James Madison has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Coastal Carolina’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of James Madison’s last four games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Coastal Carolina has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 132nd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (450.5).
- James Madison ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.7).
- James Madison ranks 3rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (34:14).
Coastal Carolina vs James Madison Prediction
James Madison comes into this matchup looking to keep their winning streak alive, as they try to make a run at the last CFP spot. The Dukes have dominated most of their schedule, but they nearly lost at home to Washington State last week. Coastal Carolina has dropped two games in a row and they have allowed 51 and 45 in their last two games. The Chanticleers have scored at least 40 points in four of their last five though, so I think we could see a shootout here. Take the over in this contest.
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