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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
(11-1) James Madison Dukes vs. Air Force Falcons (8-4)
Date: Saturday, December 23rd
Time: 3:30 ET
TV: ABC
Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) James Madison -3 | Air Force +3
2023 Armed Forces Bowl Moneyline Odds: James Madison -152 | Air Force +125
College Football Betting Total: O/U 41.5
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James Madison had a remarkable year, beginning with ten consecutive wins and a consistent presence in the AP Top 25.
In their second year in the FBS, they JM grabbed themselves an 11-1 record, finishing 7-1 in the Sun Belt and securing the top spot in the conferences East Division.
Their reward for this outstanding season is a trip to the 21st Armed Forces Bowl to face the Air Force Falcons. AF is playing in the AF Bowl for the 7th time. (Scroll down for the stat about how the AF Bowl is a scoring machine)
The Falcons finished 8-4 with a 5-3 record in the Mountain West. Air Force also enjoyed a strong start to the 2023/24 season, going 8-0 and reaching as high as #17 in the AP Top 25.
They have faced challenges lately, enduring a four-game losing streak leading up to this matchup.
Last season, James Madison and Air Force did not face off head-to-head, in fact, this is the first ever matchup between these two schools.
They have a common opponent this season though. Utah State. James Madison defeated UST 45-38. Air Force beat UST 39-21.
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James Madison Dukes
In the Dukes’ 56-14 win over Coastal Carolina, the Dukes jumped out to an early 7-0 in the first quarter.
James Madison’s average scoring differential for the season is +16.7 leading to an ATS mark of 8-2. The Dukes have been favored eight times and the underdog in two games
So far this season, the average over/under line for James Madison’s games has been 50.3 points.
The Dukes have an over/under record of 7-3 heading into this week’s game.
James Madison Dukes Stats
The Dukes’ offense is set to face Air Force while averaging 144.2 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt.
In the national rankings, they currently stand at 82nd for rushing yards and 22nd for passing yards, with an average of 287.1 yards per matchup. Overall, James Madison is putting up 35.2 points per game, which is 22nd nationally.
This season, the Dukes’ defense has yielded an average of 63.2 rushing yards, earning them a rank of 212th.
Opponents have an average of 267.1 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks attaining a passer rating of 83.8 when facing James Madison. They are currently 94th in points allowed in NCAA rankings.
The Dukes’ passing game featured 35 pass attempts for 324 yards and five scores vs. Coastal Carolina. In the rushing department, they averaged 4.6 yards per carry and notched three rushing touchdowns.
FACT: James Madison has 8 players in the transfer portal, but all 8 of them have expressed intent to participate in this bowl game.
Air Force Falcons
Air Force is coming off a 27-19 loss to Boise State. The Falcons were never able to recover from falling behind early, trailing 14-6 at the half.
Air Force’s average scoring differential for the season is +9.7 leading to an ATS mark of 4-5-1. The Falcons have been favored nine times and the underdog in one games
This season, Air Force has posted an over/under record of 6-4 through 12 games.
On average their games have combined for 45.5 points.
Air Force Falcons Stats
In the rushing game, the Falcons are currently 1st in college football with 642 attempts per game. This has resulted in an average of 275.7 rushing yards per game, putting them 2nd nationally.
Their passing game has averaged 8.3 passes and 88.3 yards per game. When it comes to scoring, they are 56th, averaging 27.6 points per game.
The Falcons’ offense ended the game with two rushing touchdowns vs. Boise State and 206 rushing yards on 45 attempts.
The team’s passing attack did not pick up a score, and finished with 131 while throwing the ball 18 times.
This season, the Falcons’ defense has allowed 98.2 rushing yards per contest, placing them 198th. Opponents are averaging 181 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 84.4 when facing Air Force.
They currently hold the 98th spot in NCAA points allowed.
James Madison Dukes vs. Air Force Falcons NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Dukes are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Falcons are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Dukes are 7-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Falcons have gone 4-5-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Dukes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Falcons’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
James Madison vs. Air Force Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
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Dukes | -156 | -152 | -3 | -3 |
Falcons | +130 | +125 | +3 | +3 |
4* Free 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: James Madison -3
Even though I’m backing James Madison to win this one outright, I’d advise trying to get a good price on the moneyline too for a little extra sprinkle in addition to ATS. This game might turn out to be tighter than expected, but I anticipate James Madison securing a ML & ATS win over Air Force.
For some reason, I just can’t trust Air Force, and their four game losing streak is bugging me here. I can’t for the life of me get off the fact that they come in losers of 4 in a row. I can’t bet on them turning their fortunes around in this one.
James Madison has been on a roll, winning 8 out of their last 10 games against the spread and 14 out of 15 games overall. On the other hand, Air Force hasn’t been performing as well, with only 1 win in their last 5 games and 6 wins in their last 19 games as underdogs.
So, as favorites, I’m leaning towards JM to cover the spread at -3.
Not only does our model have a projected total of 43 points in this matchup, but the eye test has me feeling this line of 41.5 is low. I like these two to put up 44+ points.
Now, if you want to know about the over/under trends for this matchup, here’s what you need to know. The total has hit the OVER in 4 of JM’s last 5 matchups.
On the other side, the games involving Air Force have tended to go over, with 4 out of their last 4 against Sun Belt teams and 5 out of their last 6 bowl games as underdogs hitting the over.
FACT: The Armed Forces Bowl is the second highest scoring bowl game since 2014 behind only the ROSE Bowl.
2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Handicapping
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