James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Picks & Predictions
The Dukes have won nine straight games with a 66% ATS record, and will look to extend this streak with a road victory against the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Thundering
Game outlook
The Dukes have won nine straight games with a 66% ATS record, and will look to extend this streak with a road victory against the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Thundering Herd are 3-0 SU and 1-2 ATS at home this season, and coming off a 41-24 loss to Georgia State as +2 underdogs. James Madison has gone 4-0 SU in one-score games this season and Marshall is looking to take advantage of a quick turnaround opportunity to get back on the field.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 10/19/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Joan C. Edwards Stadium Stadium Dukes vs Thundering Herd Betting Odds Moneyline: Dukes -177 | Thundering Herd +155
Spread: Dukes -3.5 (-110) | Thundering Herd +3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 52 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that James Madison will win straight-up is 64%.
James Madison Dukes
The Dukes of James Madison look to get revenge this week against the Marshall Thundering Herd, whom they lost to 26-12 on the road last season. Despite starting out strong in the first quarter, the Dukes' offense went silent after scoring 12 points while quarterback Billy Atkins threw four interceptions on 13-35 attempts. This week, the team is led by the arm of quarterback Jordan McCloud, who has thrown 14 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions with a 9.2 yards per pass attempt. JMU’s offense is ranked 24th in points per game (#33.8), 18th in points per play (#0.509) and near the bottom in third down conversion percentage (127th - 27.27%). However, the Dukes are going up against a Marshall defense with elite rates at getting off the field on third and fourth downs (6th & 15th in opponent conversion percentage, respectively). Additionally, the Thundering Herd possess a 11th ranked pass defense allowing an average of 5.8 yards per pass, and average 130th in the country in Opponent Yards per Rush with 6.0. Overall, the Dukes have all the strength and motivation behind them to make up for last year’s game and come out with the victory. Power Ranking of 26 James Madison ranked 40 in offense and 48 in defense 6-0 (4-2 ATS) this season Billy Atkins threw four interceptions on 13-35 attempt Jordan McCloud has 14 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions and a 9.2 yards per pass average 24th in points per game and 18th in points per plays 27.27% third down conversion percentage Marshall with elite rates at getting off the field on third and fourth downs Thundering Herd possess 11th ranked pass defense Opponent Yards per Rush of 6.0