In this article we will formulate a Georgia Southern vs James Madison prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 10th at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Georgia Southern Eagles Betting Preview
The Georgia Southern Eagles are 2-3 (1-0) this year after they defeated Coastal Carolina by a score of 31-24 in their last game. Georgia Southern led 17-10 at halftime, but they were tied 17-17 after the third, before scoring 14 points in the fourth for the win. The Eagles out gained Coastal by a total of 407-370, went 4-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Max Johnson threw for 233 yards and three touchdowns, while River Helms caught four passes for 89 yards and one score. Weston Bryan rushed eight times for 88 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Georgia Southern lost to Houston by a score of 42-28 and Jax State by a score of 31-27. The Eagles have scored 24.8 points per game with 262.4 passing yards and 119.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.8 points against per game this season. Max Johnson has thrown for 1,229 yards with eight touchdowns and one interception this year.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes are 5-0 (2-0) this season after they defeated Marshall by a score of 45-17 last week. James Madison led 38-14 at halftime, but they only scored seven points in the second half in the win. The Dukes out gained Marshall by a total of 573-444, went 6-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Camden Coleman threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, while Corey Scott caught five passes for 104 yards and two scores. George Pettaway rushed 14 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Prior to that win, James Madison defeated Old Dominion by a score of 46-20 and San Diego State by a score of 26-13. The Dukes have scored 44.8 points per game with 233.4 passing yards and 221.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 13.2 points against per game this season. Camden Coleman has thrown for 979 yards with 10 touchdowns and one interception this season.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
- Georgia Southern has won four of its last five October games as a home underdog.
- Georgia Southern has covered the spread in six of its last seven games.
- James Madison has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four road games in October.
- Georgia Southern has won the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- Georgia Southern has won the first quarter in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- James Madison has won each of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Georgia Southern has lost five of its last six games against teams from Virginia.
- James Madison has covered the spread in each of its last six games.
- Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against teams from Virginia.
- James Madison has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- James Madison has won the first half in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of James Madison’s last eight games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Georgia Southern’s last five games as an underdog against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Josh Dallas ranks 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for receptions (29) this season.
James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, DJ Kelly ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia Southern ranks T133rd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (85.7).
- Georgia Southern ranks T128th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (7.6).
- James Madison has averaged 51.0 points over its last four games – most in the FBS over that span.
- James Madison ranks 3rd among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (29.2).
Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction
James Madison comes into this matchup with an undefeated record and they have scored 45+ points in three of their last four games. The Dukes have been elite on both sides of the ball, as they have allowed 20 or fewer in all five games. Georgia Southern has dropped three of their last four games, but they have scored 27 or more points in three straight. The Eagles have a decent QB with Max Johnson, but he doesn’t have much help. Take James Madison to cover on the road.