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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPNU
- City: Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -3.5 (-103) | O 51.5 (-116) | -158 |
| South Alabama | +3.5 (-119) | U 51.5 (-109) | +129 |
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The James Madison Dukes (4-0) are the favorites — expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5) — against the South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) in a battle of two conference rivals. An over/under of 51.5 points has been established for the matchup.
The Dukes head into the matchup after winning 45-38 over the Utah State Aggies in their last game on September 23. Last time out, the Jaguars were beaten by the Central Michigan Chippewas 34-30.
We’ve got all the details you need for the upcoming game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
James Madison vs. South Alabama Key Stats
- James Madison, on average, scores 10.0 more points (33.8) than South Alabama allows (23.8).
- James Madison is 3-0 overall and 1-1 against the spread when it scores over 23.8 points.
- When the Jags defense allows fewer than 33.8 points, South Alabama has put together a 2-0 overall record and a 1-0 record against the spread.
- South Alabama scores 28.8 points per game, 6.3 more than James Madison surrenders (22.5).
- South Alabama is 1-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in games when it records more than 22.5 points.
- This season James Madison is 1-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall when it holds opponents to fewer than 28.8 points.
Below are a few more important stats from this season:
| James Madison | South Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 408.3 (63) | 393.5 (77) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 355.8 (67) | 352.8 (65) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 166.5 (52) | 179.3 (42) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 241.8 (63) | 214.3 (96) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 6 (69) | 6 (69) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 6 (54) | 7 (33) |
James Madison vs. South Alabama Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- James Madison averages 33.8 points per game against South Alabama’s 28.8, amounting to 11.1 points over the matchup’s over/under of 51.5.
- The 46.3 points per game these two teams allow their opponents to score on average this season are 5.2 fewer than the 51.5 total in this contest.
- James Madison has covered twice in three games with a spread this season.
- South Alabama has covered once in three chances against the spread this year.
- James Madison has been favored by 3.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those contests.
- South Alabama has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a look at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| South Alabama | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
James Madison Statistical Leaders
- Jordan McCloud has passed for 932 yards (68-for-102), with eight touchdowns and two interceptions (233.0 yards per game). He’s also run the football 25 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kaelon Black has taken 54 attempts for a team-high 304 rushing yards (76.0 YPG). He’s also caught 12 passes for 103 yards with one touchdown receiving.
- Ty Son Lawton has rushed for 191 yards (47.8 per game), with three touchdowns on the ground.
- Reggie Brown has 15 receptions for a team-high 354 yards (88.5 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has been targeted 17 times and added 188 yards (on 14 catches) plus one touchdown.
- Jamree Kromah has 4.0 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up 5.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- Aiden Fisher’s 22 tackles and one interception mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
- This season Devyn Coles leads the team with one interception and has added six tackles and one pass defended.
South Alabama Statistical Leaders
- Carter Bradley has 854 passing yards (213.5 per game) and a 69.7% completion percentage, throwing six touchdown passes and three interceptions.
- La’Damian Webb has racked up a team-high 340 rushing yards (85.0 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
- Kentrel Bullock has 255 yards on 49 carries (63.8 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Caullin Lacy has 26 catches (33 targets) and paces his team with 435 receiving yards (108.8 per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has tacked on 161 yards on 14 catches. He has been targeted 19 times and averages 40.3 receiving yards.
- Devin Voisin is averaging 19.3 yards per game, with five catches for 77 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Brock Higdon leads the team with 2.0 sacks and has added 2.0 TFL and four tackles.
- Jaden Voisin’s seven tackles mean he’s the team’s top tackler.
- Marquise Robinson has picked off one pass to lead the team while adding one pass defended.
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