Southern Miss. Golden Eagles vs James Madison Dukes Betting Picks & Predictions
In Week 9 of Sun Belt Conference action, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will be facing off against the James Madison Dukes at Bridgeforth Stadium on October 26th at 3:30 PM
Game outlook
In Week 9 of Sun Belt Conference action, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will be facing off against the James Madison Dukes at Bridgeforth Stadium on October 26th at 3:30 PM ET. The game, airing on ESPN+, promises to be an exciting matchup. The Golden Eagles, currently on a five-game losing streak, will be looking to turn things around after a recent loss to Arkansas State. On the other hand, the Dukes, coming off a road loss to Georgia Southern, are the betting favorites with the current line at James Madison -24.5. It will be interesting to see how this game plays out and which team comes out on top.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Eagles +1,100 | Dukes -2,500
Spread: Golden Eagles +24.5 (-110) | Dukes -24.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 54.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that James Madison will win straight-up is 96%.
Southern Miss. Golden Eagles
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles have been struggling this season, particularly on offense. Quarterback Ethan Crawford has not been performing well, with zero passing touchdowns and three interceptions. The rushing game also needs improvement as they are averaging just 104.1 yards per game. Defensively, the team has allowed an average of 424.4 total yards per game and 34.1 points per game. Overall, the Golden Eagles rank 127th in offense and 116th in defense with a power ranking of 132. They currently have a record of 1-6 (2-5 ATS) for the season.