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Louisiana-Monroe vs James Madison Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Picks

James Madison Dukes (4-0) vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (3-1)
October 5, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +16.5 / James Madison Dukes -16.5; Over/Under: 48.5
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The James Madison Dukes and UL Monroe Warhawks meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Malone Stadium. Here’s a Louisiana-Monroe vs James Madison Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana-Monroe vs James Madison Pick.

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview

The James Madison Dukes beat North Carolina and Ball State, and they play Coastal Carolina next. The James Madison Dukes haven’t lost a road game since November 2022. Alonza Barnett III is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 1,022 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Omarion Dollison and Cam Ross have combined for 482 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Taylor Thompson has 12 receptions.

The James Madison Dukes ground game is averaging 200.8 yards per contest, and Barnett leads the way with 255 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 17.5 points and 364.8 yards per game. Jacob Dobbs leads the James Madison Dukes with 26 tackles, Eric O’Neill has 3 sacks and Terrence Spence has 3 interceptions.

UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview

The UL Monroe Warhawks lost two Texas, beat Troy, and they play Southern Miss next. The UL Monroe Warhawks have split their last 8 home games. General Booty is completing 52.8 percent of his passes for 241 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Javon Campbell and Jake Godfrey have combined for 172 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Davon Wells has 12 receptions.

The UL Monroe Warhawks ground game is averaging 145.5 yards per contest, and Ahmad Hardy leads the way with 297 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UL Monroe is allowing 20 points and 328.5 yards per game. Carl Glass Jr. leads the UL Monroe Warhawks with 34 tackles, Billy Pullen has 3.5 sacks and Wydett Williams Jr. has 2 interceptions.

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

  • Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last nine games in October.
  • James Madison has won 10 of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
  • James Madison has covered the spread in each of its last five games as a road favorite.
  • Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
  • Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Louisiana-Monroe’s last four home games against conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Three of James Madison’s last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Louisiana-Monroe ranks 133rd among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (55).
  • Louisiana-Monroe ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (102.0).
  • James Madison ranks 10th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (12.5).
  • James Madison ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (11.0).

Louisiana-Monroe vs James Madison Prediction

The James Madison Dukes have scored 133 points in their last 2 games and just aren’t a team I’m excited to step in front of right now. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks just don’t have the offensive horses to keep up, as they’re 129th in total offense and 114th in scoring offense. James Madison should be able to get whatever it wants on the offensive end. I’ll lay the points with the Dukes on the road.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: James Madison Dukes -16.5

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