Old Dominion Monarchs Preparing for Tough Task as Underdogs Against James Madison Dukes

Game outlook

5. The Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3, 5-2 ATS, 3-4 O/U) are set to take on the James Madison Dukes (7-0, 4-2 ATS, 3-3 O/U) in a Sun Belt clash this Saturday. ODU is coming off a home victory against Appalachian State while James Madison achieved an unbeaten season by routing Marshall away from home. JMU beat ODU by 34 points last season and are favored to repeat the performance, opening as 17.75-point favorites and now standing at -20.5.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/28/2023 @ 8:00pm EST

Where: Showker Field at Bridgeforth Stadium Stadium Monarchs vs Dukes Betting Odds Moneyline: Monarchs +750 | Dukes -1,300

Spread: Monarchs +20 (-110) | Dukes -20 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 49 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that James Madison will win straight-up is 93%.

Old Dominion Monarchs

Their last game saw them win 28-21 on the road against the Appalachian State Mountaineers despite being 5.5-point dogs. Quarterback Grant Wilson threw for 188 yards, while the running back duo of Kadarius Calloway and Kershawn Wicks put the Monarchs in a good position. On defense, Old Dominion kept Appalachian State to 379 yards. They look to extend their recent win streak when they next face the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Old Dominion is currently 4-3 (5-2 ATS) and is seeking a third consecutive victory, with their last outing being a 28-21 road win against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Grant Wilson threw for 188 yards and Kadarius Calloway and Kershawn Wicks had success in the running game. Old Dominion's defense held Appalachian State to 379 total yards. With a power rating of 104, the Monarchs rate 97th in offense, scoring an average of 23.50 per game, and 71st in defense, allowing an average of 26.17 points per game. They next face the Arkansas State Red Wolves. . @GrantMWilson1 ➡️ @KadriusC for 6️⃣! #ReignOn | #DDT pic.twitter.com/LNFdRq3UEP