Appalachian State at James Madison odds, picks and predictions
The Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-4, 4-2 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (10-0, 6-0) will lock horns and match wits in a Saturday afternoon contest in Harrisonburg, Va. Kickoff at Bridgeforth Stadium is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN +). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Appalachian State vs. James Madison odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Appalachian State was a +3 at Georgia State last Saturday, and the Mountaineers caged the Panthers 42-14 to earn their 2nd straight against-the-spread win after 4 straight ATS setbacks. ASU has allowed just 23 points over its last 2 games.
The Dukes, ranked No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by Paste BN Sports, won 32-28 at Appalachian State in 2022. The Mountaineers scored all 28 of their points in the game's 2nd quarter. Last week, James Madison demolished UConn 44-6 to cover a -25.5. JMU is 7-1 ATS over its last 8 games.
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Appalachian State at James Madison odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:49 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Appalachian State +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | James Madison -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Appalachian State +9 (-110) | James Madison -9 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Appalachian State at James Madison picks and predictions
Prediction
James Madison 38, Appalachian State 31
Moneyline
No interest here. The sides are hammered into solid positions for this game.
PASS.
Against the spread
Same as above. James Madison is the likable side. A near-10-point win fits a projected game flow. No room for bettor leverage.
AVOID.
Over/Under
The Over cashed when these 2 got together last year, and its 3-0 over JMU's last 3 games, as the Dukes look to make their mark on bowl-game suitors and poll voters.
On a day with decent weather expected, look for some points in this meeting. Both teams can sling it, and perhaps trailing-late Appalachian State has some decent big-play ability. The Mountaineers have been the better team at converting value drives into 6-point scores, but ASU will be up against a stingy JMU defense in this regard.
Both defenses can get after the quarterback and create turnovers. Look for some short fields in this one. And a total approaching 70.
BACK THE OVER 56.5 (-110).
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