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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) James Madison Dukes vs. Charlotte 49ers (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) James Madison -8 | Charlotte +8
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: James Madison -342 | Charlotte +268
College Football Betting Total: O/U 48
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Dukes vs. 49ers Gameday
Get ready for some Week 1 college football fireworks! The James Madison Dukes and Charlotte 49ers are set to clash in what promises to be an explosive season opener. With the Dukes favored by 8 points, there’s plenty of action on the line. James Madison comes in as a solid -342 on the moneyline, but don’t sleep on Charlotte, who could surprise at +268.
The over/under is set at 48, and with both teams looking to make a statement, this could be a sneaky high-scoring affair.
James Madison Dukes
James Madison enters the season with the 52nd best power ranking in college football, and they have a 91.7% chance of being bowl-eligible. Last season, the Dukes finished with an 11-2 record, including going 9-1 as the favorite and 2-1 as the underdog. They were 6-1 on the road and 5-1 at home.
Heading into this season, James Madison has a 24.7% chance of winning the Sun Belt Conference, and their odds to win the conference are currently +755, which implies a 12% chance, the 4th best among Sun Belt teams. Additionally, the Dukes have the 23rd best odds of making the college football playoff this season.
James Madison Dukes Stats
James Madison’s offense was 22nd in the country last season, averaging 34.1 points per game. The Dukes were also efficient in the passing game, ranking 12th in both completion percentage (67.3%) and passing yards per attempt (8.6). However, they struggled on third down, converting just 36.6% of their opportunities (86th). In the running game, James Madison averaged 136 rushing yards per game, ranking 82nd nationally.
Looking at the quarterback position, Brett Griffis is the top returning quarterback, having thrown for 16 yards last season. The Dukes also brought in Dylan Morris, who transferred from Washington and threw for 224 yards last season. In the backfield, Ayo Adeyi, who rushed for 1017 yards at North Texas, has joined the team, while Wayne Knight is the top returning running back. James Madison is also looking to strengthen their receiving corps with the addition of Cameron Ross, who had 568 receiving yards last season.
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James Madison’s defense was strong against the run last season, allowing just 85.7 rushing yards per game, the 9th best mark in the nation. Overall, they ranked 16th in the country, giving up 19.5 points per game. However, their pass defense was less effective, allowing 250 passing yards per game. Opposing offenses averaged 35.2 passing attempts per game against the Dukes last season.
Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte is coming off a season in which they went 3-9 overall, including a 1-5 record at home and 2-4 on the road. Last season, they were favored in just one game and lost, finishing 3-7 as the underdog. Our pre-season power rankings have the 49ers 116th in the country heading into this season. We are giving them a 30.5% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 1% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference.
In the futures market, the 49ers are long shots to win the American Athletic Conference, with odds of +6200. Their odds to make it to the Conference title game are +3500, placing them 11th out of 14 teams in the conference.
Charlotte 49ers Stats
Charlotte’s offense struggled on third down last season, converting just 23.7% of their opportunities, which was 126th in the country. Overall, they ranked 101st in the nation in scoring, putting up 17.5 points per game. The 49ers were also 86th in rushing yards per game, averaging 145.5 yards per contest, and 114th in passing, with 167.8 yards per game.
At quarterback, Trexler Ivey returns after throwing for 1,263 yards and four touchdowns last season. He finished with a passer rating of 60.0. Charlotte also brought in Max Brown from Florida, who threw for 192 yards last season. In the backfield, Terron Kellman returns as the top rusher from last season, with 328 yards on the ground. The 49ers also added Cartevious Norton from Iowa State, who rushed for 343 yards last year.
Charlotte’s defense allowed 28.6 points per game last season, ranking them 59th in the nation. They were better against the pass, giving up 210.6 passing yards per game (65th), but struggled to stop the run, allowing 164 rushing yards per game, which was 113th worst in college football. Opponents averaged 35.6 rushing attempts per game against the 49ers last season.
James Madison Dukes vs. Charlotte 49ers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The James Madison Dukes are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Charlotte 49ers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the James Madison Dukes are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Charlotte 49ers have gone 8-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the James Madison Dukes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Charlotte 49ers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: 49ers +8
Charlotte comes into this week one matchup as the +8 point underdogs at home vs. James Madison. We have the Dukes winning straight-up, but Charlotte should be able to cover the spread. Our projected final score is 24-20 in favor of James Madison.
With the over/under line set at 48 points, our recommendation is to take the under 48, as we see the combined score falling just short of this total at 43 points.
If you’re looking to kick off the season with a bang, this game is one to watch—plenty of value to be found on both sides!
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