In this article, we will formulate a James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Saturday, October 4th at the Center Parc Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Georgia State Preview
Georgia State has a 1-3 record this season. They are 0-4 ATS, 2-2 in Over/Under and have a 0-2 away record and 1-1 home record. The Panthers are coming off a 21-70 road loss at Vanderbilt and are playing Appalachian State and Georgia Southern next.
Offensively, the Panthers average 20.2 points per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 48.0 points per game, which is 136th. Georgia State averages 348.3 total yards per game, with 109.5 rushing yards and 238.8 passing yards per game. They allow 503.3 total yards per game, with 227.3 rushing and 276 passing yards per game.
TJ Finley leads the Panthers with 527 passing yards and 65.9% completed passes. Rashad Amos leads the team in rushing yards, with 165, while Ted Hurst has a team-high 25 caught passes for 346 receiving yards, and has 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Josiah Robinson has a team-high 29 total tackles, 20 of them solo. Josiah Robinson leads the Panthers in sacks, with one, while Jordan Huff has one interception.
James Madison Preview
James Madison has a 3-1 record this season. They are 4-0 ATS, 1-3 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 away record and 2-0 home record. The Dukes are coming off a 35-10 home win vs Georgia Southern and are playing Louisiana and Old Dominion next.
Offensively, the Dukes average 31.2 points per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 15.2 points per game, which is 22nd. James Madison averages 410.1 total yards per game, with 249.3 rushing yards and 160.8 passing yards per game. They allow 209.3 total yards per game, with 90.5 rushing and 118.8 passing yards per game.
Alonza Barnett III leads the Dukes with 593 passing yards and 60.6% completed passes. Wayne Knight leads the team in rushing yards, with 341, while Wayne Knight has a team-high 13 caught passes for 105 receiving yards. Defensively, Trent Hendrick has a team-high 30 total tackles, 14 of them solo. Trent Hendrick leads the Dukes in sacks, with 3, while Tyler Brown has one interception.
James Madison Dukes @ Georgia State Panthers Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- James Madison has lost three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- Georgia State has won three of its last four October games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in eight of Georgia State’s last nine games at Center Parc Stadium.
- James Madison has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
- James Madison has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- Georgia State has lost each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
- James Madison has won five of its last six games against teams from Georgia.
- Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six home games.
- James Madison has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- James Madison has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- James Madison has won the first half in 18 of its last 24 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of James Madison’s last eight games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Georgia State’s last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Georgia State Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Cameran Brown has recorded a 110.0+ passer rating in three consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.
James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Alonza Barnett III leads James Madison for touchdowns (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgia State ranks 136th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (48.0).
- Georgia State ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (14.0).
- James Madison ranks 3rd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (209.3).
- James Madison ranks 3rd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (48).
James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, James Madison won 38-7 at home, and have won all three meetings against Georgia State.
In this James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction, James Madison is coming as -19.5-point road favorites, with the total set at 54 points. James Madison has been the superior team this season, as they have lost only once, and are a perfect 4-0 against the spread. On the flip side, Georgia State has won only once this season, they have failed to cover the spread in all of their four games played, and have the worst defense in the nation, allowing 48 points per game. James Madison dominated Georgia State last season, winning by 31 points, and I expect another comfortable win today. Take James Madison and lay the -19.5 points on the road.