Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. James Madison Dukes Prediction, Oct 10, 2024 College football tips, best bets and odds

Game: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. James Madison Dukes

Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Location: Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, VA

TV: ESPN2

Odds/point distribution: Dukes (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

The James Madison Dukes (4-1) host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-1) on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Bridgeforth Stadium. Coastal Carolina opens this game as a 9.5 point underdog. The over/under is 62.5.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are 4-1 heading into this matchup this year. In their last game, the Chanticleers took on the Old Dominion Monarchs and earned a victory by a score of 45-37. They had 65 plays in the game, giving them a total of 515 yards. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ran the ball a total of 39 times and gained 148 total yards, an average of 3.8 yards per carry. When it came to fighting at the line of scrimmage, the Chanticleers gave up 200 yards on 37 attempts, an average of 5.4 yards per rush allowed. Coastal Carolina allowed 22 pass completions on 40 attempts for a total of 262 yards and a 55.0% completion rate.

The Chanticleers have earned 2,194 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, Coastal Carolina has scored 9 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns. They gave up football five times. Coastal Carolina recorded 99 1st downs as a unit and was rushed on 35 infractions for 302 yards. As a unit, they average 197.0 yards on the ground, which is 33rd in the country. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hold an average of 38.4 points per game.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Chanticleers have conceded 999 yards, which ranks them 45th nationally. They covered 199.8 yards per flight and posted a 57.6% completion rate. Overall, they have given up 395.4 yards per outing, which ranks them 98th nationally. They gave up 9 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to average 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 195.6 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. In total, they have conceded 978 rushing yards in five games. The Chanticleers rank 98th in college football in scoring opponents, allowing 29.6 points per game.

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The Dukes are 4-1 heading into this matchup this year. In their last game, the Dukes lost 21-19 to the UL Monroe Warhawks. James Madison allowed 30 attempts on the ground for 110 yards (3.7 yards per carry). The Dukes' pass defense gave up a 56.7% completion rate and allowed 147 yards on 17 for 30 passes. The Dukes finished the game with 399 yards rushing on 81 plays (4.9 yards per play). James Madison ran the ball 4.4 yards per carry and finished with 148 yards on 34 carries.

The Dukes currently rank 18th nationally in scoring, averaging 39.0 points per game. The James Madison Dukes are averaging 442.8 yards per attempt, ranking 35th in Division 1. The James Madison offense has committed 289 yards of penalties on 36 infractions, ranking them 47th nationally in offense injury to your team. They threw 1 pick, lost 3 fumbles and had 108 first downs. So far this season, the Dukes have thrown for a total of 1,279 yards passing for an average of 255.8 passing yards per game, which ranks them 43rd in college football. They average 187.0 yards holding in the ground game and have totaled 935 yards this season.

The Dukes are giving up 18.2 PPG, ranking 27th in college football. James Madison has totaled 568 yards rushing (113.6 yards per outing) and four rushing touchdowns this season. This year they have given up a total of 91 points. They have scored 6 touchdowns through the air and 229.6 yards/out, which ranks them 88th in college football. The Dukes defense has played in 351 games, ranking 80th in Division 1. They have 5 fumbles and 10 picks this year.

Who will win the Chanticleers/Dukes college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's pick: Take the Chanticleers +9.5

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