James Madison at Marshall 10/19/23 - College Football Betting Picks and Odds
James Madison Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
CFB: 7:00 PM
Oct. 19, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : JMU -3.5 ; O/U 49
The James Madison Dukes will be on the road Thursday night with a game in Huntington, WV against the Marshall Thundering Herd. James Madison is undefeated on the year through six games following the 28 point blowout victory over Georgia Southern. Offensively James Madison has been fantastic all season scoring 34.5 points per game on 399 yards. Defensively the Dukes have been just as solid giving out 370.2 and 21 points per game through six games.
Jordan McCLoud has been the offensive leader for James Madison this season with 1432 yards and 14 scores on 100 completions. Kaelon Black leads the team with 410 yards and one score, while Ty Son Lawton has chipped in 244 yards and four touchdowns this season. Reggie Brown is the top receiver on the roster with 423 yards and three scores on 20 receptions.
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The Marshall Thundering Herd return home this week with four wins through their first six games played riding a two game skid after a 17 point loss against Georgia State last week. Offensively Marshall did move the ball well compiling 457 yards to score 24 points but turned the ball over one time and scored nothing in the fourth quarter leading to the loss. Defensively the Thundering Herd were outmatched giving up 41 points on 474 total yards from Georgia State.
Cam Fancher led the Marshall offense completing 27 passes for 301 yards and one touchdown. Rasheen Ali led the way on the ground with 103 yards and two scores on 19 carries to go along with a team high 71 yards and one score on four receptions. Darryle Simmons was second on the team with 53 yards on five catches.
Recent Betting Trends:
* James Madison are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
* James Madison are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games.
* James Madison are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
* Marshall are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marshall's last 5 games.
Free Betting Pick: James Madison -3.5
James Madison has rolled through the first part of the year and will continue to do so Thursday. Take JMU to control this game on both sides of the ball against a lackluster Marshall team. The Dukes will do the job Thursday night leading to the road win to stay undefeated. Final Score Prediction, James Madison Dukes win and cover 37-17.