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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(6-0) James Madison Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (4-2)
Date: Thursday, October 19th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) James Madison -3.5 | Marshall +3.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: James Madison -177 | Marshall +143
College Football Betting Total: O/U 52
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Get set for another Thursday night college football clash in the Sun Belt Conference as the James Madison Dukes (6-0, 4-2 ATS) take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-2, 2-4 ATS). It’s happening on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET, and you can catch it on ESPN. The action unfolds at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia.
James Madison is coming off a convincing 41-13 victory over Georgia Southern, while Marshall stumbled to a 41-24 loss against Georgia State.
Here are the betting details: James Madison is favored by 3.5 points, and the Week 8 College Football Moneyline Odds show James Madison at -177 and Marshall at +143. The game’s total points are set at Over/Under 52.
In their history, James Madison has never beaten Marshall’s football team, with Marshall winning their last matchup 26-12 on October 22 last year. Their first encounter dates back to 1987, so there’s some history between these teams.
The last time Marshall and James Madison faced off came last year, ending in a 26-12 win for Marshall. When looking at how the two offenses performed in this game, Marshall ran for 167 yards while throwing for 159.
As for James Madison, they finished with 164 while running for 83.
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James Madison Dukes
Most recently, James Madison faced off with Georgia Southern and picked up an easy 41-13 win.
So far, James Madison has been favored three times and the underdog in two games. This has led to an ATS record of 4-1 and an average scoring differential of +13.5.
Over six games, the average over/under line for James Madison’s games has been 49.5 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 55.5 points, resulting in an OU record of 3-2.
James Madison Dukes Stats
James Madison’s offense has put up an average of 34.5 points per game, placing them 39th in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they’ve gained 242.3 passing yards on average, ranking 70th in the nation.
On the ground, they’re holding the 79th position in rushing yards, with 220 rushing attempts per game this season.
James Madison’s defense sits at 61st for points allowed, allowing 21 points per game. So far, teams have been averaging 310.2 passing yards per game against them (176th nationally). On the ground, they’re yielding 42.8 rushing yards, ranking them 4th in college football.
Offensively, the Dukes finished with two scores on the ground against Georgia Southern while running for 126 rushing yards.
In the passing attack, James Madison scored three times and threw the ball 31 times for 259 yards.
Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall will be looking to rebound from a 41-24 loss to Georgia State in their most recent game. The Thundering Herd fell behind early, trailing by -7 after the first quarter.
Marshall has gone into three games as the favorite this season and two games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 2-3.
In six games played, the average over/under line for Marshall’s games has been set at 46.2 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 58.8 points, resulting in an OU record of 4-1.
Marshall Thundering Herd Stats
Marshall enters the game on offense with an average of 30.3, ranking them 53rd in the NCAA.
Their passing game has them at 56th in the nation, with an average of 264.8 passing yards per game. On the ground, they’re at 80th in rushing yards, with an average of 227 rushing attempts per game this season.
The Thundering Herd’s ended with 34 pass attempts vs Georgia State, racking up 301 yards and one score. In the rushing department, they averaged 4.8 yards per carry, resulting in two rushing touchdowns.
Coming into their matchup vs. James Madison, the Marshall defense is 91st in points allowed, giving up 28.5 points per game. So far, opponents have averaged 178.3 passing yards per game against them (30th in the country).
Against the run, they’re allowing 192 rushing yards, which ranks them 142nd in college football.
James Madison Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Dukes are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Thundering Herd are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Dukes are 5-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Thundering Herd have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Dukes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Thundering Herd’s have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
James Madison vs. Marshall Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes | -190 | -177 | -4.5 | -3.5 |
| Thundering Herd | +155 | +143 | +4.5 | +3.5 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Marshall +3.5
Of course I believe that James Madison are the better team. Of course I think they’ll win this game outright, of course I think before opening kickoff there’s no way I can see Marshall winning this game. Good thing is they don’t have to.
This is a SUN BELT matchup. It’s going to be good. It has to be.
Everyone thinks Marshall has gone into a tailspin, but I’m here to say it wasn’t that long ago when they got out to a VERY nice start to their season. They have the tools to keep this one close.
Marshall are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games, and 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Even though Marshall is the underdog at home, I like them to cover vs. James Madison. Look for Marshall’s run defense to make things tough in the run game for James Madison.
53 will be the least amount of points scored in this one according to my forecast.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of James Madison’s last 7 games when playing as the favourite, and 4 of Marshall’s last 5 games.
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