In this article we will formulate a Georgia Southern vs James Madison prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week eight matchup.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles are 4-2 (2-0) this year after they defeated Marshall by a score of 24-23 in their last game. Georgia Southern trailed 23-3 in the fourth quarter, but they scored the last 21 points in the game for the narrow win. The Eagles out gained Marshall by a total of 422-389, won the turnover battle 3-2, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. JC French threw for 194 yards and one interception, while Dexter Williams threw for 135 yards and one touchdown.
Georgia Southern also has wins over Nevada, South Carolina State, and Georgia State, but they have two losses against Boise State and Ole Miss. The Georgia Southern offense has scored 31.7 points per game with 249.8 passing yards and 118.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30.5 points against per game this season. The Eagles have gone 41.4% on third down and 5-7 on fourth down so far this season. JC French has completed 63.1% of his passes for 1,316 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Derwin Burgess Jr. has caught 26 passes for 329 yards and two scores.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes are 5-1 (1-1) this season after they defeated Coastal Carolina by a score of 39-7 in their last game. James Madison was tied at seven after the first quarter, but they scored the last 32 points in the game for the easy win. The Dukes out gained Coastal by a total of 421-181, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 6-14 on third down in the game. Alonza Barnett III threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns, while George Pettaway rushed for 89 yards.
James Madison also has wins over Charlotte, Gardner-Webb, UNC, and Ball State, but they do have a loss against ULM. The JMU offense has scored 39 points per game with 246.3 passing yards and 192.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 16.3 points against per game this season. The Dukes have gone 44.2% on third down and 5-14 on fourth down through six games. Alonza Barnett III has completed 57.6% of his passes for 1,472 yards, 15 touchdowns, and one interception, while Omarion Dollison has caught 15 passes for 334 yards and three scores.
Why James Madison will cover
- James Madison has won 19 of its last 22 games.
- James Madison has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a road favorite.
- James Madison has won the first half in seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Georgia Southern’s last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of James Madison’s last six October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks 128th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.7).
- Georgia Southern ranks 128th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (474.7).
- James Madison ranks 4th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (12).
- James Madison ranks T9th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (11.2).
Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction
James Madison was able to get back on track with a dominating win last week against Coastal Carolina and they have looked very good offensively for most of the season. The Dukes did struggle in their last road game against ULM, where they lost, but they have scored 39, 19, 63, and 70 points in their last four games. Georgia Southern has won two games in a row and they had a crazy fourth quarter comeback last week against Marshall. Georgia Southern has been a pretty solid team, but I really like this James Madison offense and I think that ULM game was just a one off. Take JMU on the road here.