The James Madison Dukes and Marshall Thundering Herd meet Saturday in college football action at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Here’s a Marshall vs James Madison Prediction. This article will include a Marshall vs James Madison Pick.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes beat ODU and Texas State, and they play App State next. The James Madison Dukes have won 6 straight games. Alonza Barnett III is completing 61.8 percent of his passes for 1,516 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Landon Ellis and Nick DeGennaro have combined for 741 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Wayne Knight has 25 receptions.
The James Madison Dukes ground game is averaging 279 yards per contest, and Wayne Knight leads the way with 659 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 15.6 points and 287.3 yards per game. Trent Hendrick leads the James Madison Dukes with 58 tackles, Aiden Gobaira has 3 sacks and Justin Eaglin has 3 interceptions.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd lost to Coastal Carolina, beat Texas State, and they play Georgia State next. The Marshall Thundering Herd have won 10 of their last 13 games. Carlos Del Rio-Wilson is completing 70.7 percent of his passes for 1,286 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Demarcus Lacey and Toby Payne have combined for 747 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while De’Andre Tamarez has 16 receptions.
The Marshall Thundering Herd ground game is averaging 236 yards per contest, and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson leads the way with 414 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Marshall is allowing 30.9 points and 472.1 yards per game. Kerion Martin leads the Marshall Thundering Herd with 46 tackles, Braydin Ward has 4 sacks and Boogie Trotter has 5 interceptions.
Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win
- Marshall has won each of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
- Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last eight games as an underdog.
- James Madison has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- The favorite has won each of James Madison’s last nine games.
- James Madison has covered the spread in four of its last five road games in November.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Marshall’s last eight home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of James Madison’s last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, DeWain Trotter ranks T1st amongst FBS players for interceptions (5) this season.
James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts
- Alonza Barnett III has recorded a 120.0+ passer rating in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.
Matchup/League Facts
- Marshall ranks 126th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (266.3).
- Marshall ranks T15th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (36.4).
- James Madison ranks T1st among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (106).
- James Madison has had a higher time of possession than its opponents in each of its last 13 games – longest active streak in the FBS.
Marshall vs James Madison Prediction
Double-digit dog at home makes Marshall tempting, but the Thundering Herd doesn’t play a lick of defense, and that’s problematic against a team as balanced as James Madison. The James Madison Dukes are an elite team on both sides of the ball and are 6-2 ATS on the season. Marshall has covered 7 of its last 9 games as a double-digit dog, but James Madison has been one of the most consistent teams in the country across the board. I’m riding with the Dukes.