Old Dominion vs James Madison 11/12/22 College Football Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Old Dominion Monarchs and James Madison Dukes clash Saturday night in week 11 college football action at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The James Madison Dukes look to snap a 3-game losing streak. The Old Dominion Monarchs look to snap a 3-game losing streak.

The James Madison Dukes have split their last 4 road games. Todd Centeio is completing 61.3 percent of his passes for 1,832 yards, 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Kris Thornton and Reggie Brown have combined for 1,060 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Terrance Greene Jr. has 15 receptions. The James Madison Dukes ground game is averaging 188.5 yards per contest, and Percy Agyei-Obese leads the way with 658 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 22.5 points and 315 yards per game. Taurus Jones leads the James Madison Dukes with 62 tackles, Isaac Ukwu has 6 sacks and Jailin Walker has 2 interceptions.

The Old Dominion Monarchs have lost 3 straight home games. Hayden Wolff is completing 56.8 percent of his passes for 2,203 yards, 14 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Ali Jennings III and Javon Harvey have combined for 1,330 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Jordan Bly has 21 receptions. The Old Dominion Monarchs ground game is averaging 96.1 yards per contest, and Blake Watson leads the way with 703 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Old Dominion is allowing 25.3 points and 436.9 yards per game. Jason Henderson leads the Old Dominion Monarchs with 141 tackles, Denzel Lowry has 4.5 sacks and Tre Hawkins III has 2 interceptions.

The Dukes are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 road games and 9-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. The Monarchs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The over is 5-2 in Dukes last 7 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Monarchs last 7 games overall.

I’m not eager to back either of these teams, especially in the favorite role, but we can all agree the James Madison Dukes are the better side. James Madison is still a balanced offensive side and has a defense that’s second against the run. The Old Dominion Monarchs cant run the ball, are 108th in scoring offense and 117th in rush defense. While both clubs are riding 3-game losing streaks, it’s James Madison that’s in far and away better shape. I’ll lay the points if forced to pick.