The James Madison Dukes (5-2) will face their Sun Belt rival, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-6) in a game on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field. The Golden Eagles will need a maximum effort to pull off an upset, they are currently 24 point underdogs. An over/under of 54.5 points is set for the race.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss Favorite, Money Line, Total
Share a favorite: dukes (-24)
Money line: Dukes (-2083), Golden Eagles (+1100)
Total: 54.5 points
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How to watch James Madison vs. Southern Miss
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
location: Bridgefort Stadium/Zane Shocker Field in Harrisonburg, Virginia
television: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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James Madison 2024 Statistics and Standings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
237.7 (1664) |
60 |
| Rush yards |
177.9 (1245) |
47 |
| Points earned |
35.4 (248) |
20 |
| Pass Yards Vs |
209.3 (1465) |
54 |
| Rush yards vs |
119.6 (837) |
41 |
| Points allowed |
18.0 (126) |
21 |
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James Madison 2024 Betting Information
The Dukes have been covered four times in seven games by a margin this season.
James Madison is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as a favorite of at least 24 points.
Dukes games have exceeded the point total twice this season.
The Dukes are averaging 53.1 points per game this season, 1.4 points shy of their total in that game.
The Dukes have covered the spread once in their last three contests while compiling a 1-2 straight-up record in those games.
In two of those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
The Golden Eagles’ last three games have yielded an average of 2.5 fewer points (52.0) than that game’s total.
James Madison Host/Guest Split (2024)
|
In general |
Home |
Far away |
| Point Total SR |
49.8 |
52.3 |
47.6 |
| Implied total SR |
30.5 |
35.3 |
26.4 |
| ATS record |
8-5-0 |
3-3-0 |
5-2-0 |
| Over/Under record |
8-5-0 |
3-3-0 |
5-2-0 |
| Favorite Moneyline entry |
9-1 |
4-1 |
5-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-1 |
0-0 |
1-1 |
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James Madison’s Attack on the Southern Miss Defense (2024)
James Madison has the 22nd-ranked offense in the FBS (35.4 ppg) and will face Southern Miss’ 119th-ranked defense (34.1 ppg).
The Dukes offense is averaging 0.5 points per game (19th in FBS) compared to the 0.5 points per game the Golden Eagles defense is giving up (104th in college football).
James Madison’s running game ranks 47th in the FBS (177.9 yards per game). Southern Miss is giving up 229.6 rushing yards per game (128th).
Southern Miss 2024 Statistics and Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
197.9 (1385) |
95 |
| Rush yards |
104.1 (729) |
122 |
| Points earned |
18.3 (128) |
123 |
| Pass Yards Vs |
194.9 (1364) |
36 |
| Rush yards vs |
229.6 (1607) |
128 |
| Points allowed |
34.1 (239) |
119 |
Southern Miss 2024 betting information
The Golden Eagles have won twice against the spread this year.
James Madison has yet to close the gap as a favorite of 24 or more points this season (0-1).
This year, three of the Golden Eagles’ seven games have gone to the wire.
The Dukes’ scoring average in games this year is 53.1, 1.4 points under the over/under in this game.
The Dukes are 1-2 against the spread in their last three games and have a 1-2 straight record in those contests.
Southern Miss and its opponents have combined to score over twice in those games.
The Golden Eagles’ last three games have yielded an average of 52.0 points, 2.5 points less than their total in that game.
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Southern Miss Home/Away Split (2024)
|
In general |
Home |
Far away |
| Point Total SR |
52.3 |
53.4 |
51.3 |
| Implied total SR |
32.5 |
30.6 |
34.0 |
| ATS record |
3-8-0 |
1-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
| Over/Under record |
8-3-0 |
2-3-0 |
6-0-0 |
| Favorite Moneyline entry |
1-2 |
1-1 |
0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-7 |
0-3 |
1-4 |
Southern Miss’s Offense vs. James Madison’s Defense (2024)
Southern Miss is scoring 18.3 points per game (123rd in the FBS) and will face a James Madison defense that ranks 21st in college football (18.0 points per game).
The Golden Eagles are averaging 0.3 points per game (100th in FBS), while the Dukes are giving up 0.3 points per game (11th in college football).
Southern Miss is averaging 302.0 yards per game to rank 123rd in the FBS. They will face a James Madison defense ranked 37th, allowing 328.9 yards per game.
James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction and Picks
Our James Madison vs. Southern Miss prediction sees the Dukes (-2083 on the money line) as the pick to win. As for the total, we favor the over with 54.5 points.
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