James Madison Dukes vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, Oct 19, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: James Madison Dukes vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Eagles (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Georgia Southern Eagles (4-2) host the James Madison Dukes (5-1) at Allen E. Paulson Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Georgia Southern opens this game as the oddsmakers' 10.0-point underdog. The over/under is 59.5.

The James Madison Dukes enter the field with a record of 5-1 on the year. In their last game, the Dukes took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and won 39-7. The James Madison Dukes ended up running 42 times and totaled 222 yards, an average of 5.3 yards per carry. After the final whistle, they had 70 plays, which equates to 421 yards. James Madison caught 9 passes on 26 attempts for 102 yards and a 34.6% completion rate. When the battle at the line of scrimmage occurred, the Dukes gave up 79 yards on 26 attempts, an average of 3.0 yards per run given up.

The Dukes have totaled 2,635 yards this year. When it comes to scoring, James Madison has scored 15 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They gave the ball to the opponent five times. James Madison accumulated 128 1st downs on offense and was convicted on 45 infractions for 351 yards. As a team, they average 192.8 yards on the ground, ranking 38th nationally. When it comes to scoring, the James Madison Dukes average 39.0 points per game.

The Dukes rank 16th in Division 1 in scoring opponents, giving up 16.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging 3.5 yards per rushing attempt and 107.8 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 647 yards on the ground in six contests. In terms of yards through the air, the Dukes have given up 1,250 yards, which ranks them 62nd in D-1. They allow 208.3 yards per pass via the pass and a completion rate of 53.3%. During this campaign, they have given up 316.2 yards per contest, which ranks them 30th in D-1. They have allowed 7 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Eagles come into this game 4-2 this year. In their last game, the Eagles won against the Marshall Thundering Herd with a final score of 24-23. The Eagles finished the game with 422 total yards on 74 plays (5.7 yards per play). Georgia Southern finished with 2.8 yards per carry and totaled 93 yards on 33 attempts. Georgia Southern gave up 43 rushing attempts for 200 yards (4.7 yards per carry). The Eagles' pass defense yielded a 62.1% completion rate and 189 yards on 18 of 29 passes.

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Eagles rank 57th in the country with an average of 30.3 points per game. The Georgia Southern Eagles average 368.7 yards per game, ranking 85th in Division 1. Georgia Southern's offense totaled 293 penalty yards on 34 infractions, ranking 90th in D-1. when it comes to supporting the opponent. They threw 2 interceptions, lost 5 fumbles and had 136 first downs. Year to date, the Eagles have accumulated 1,499 passing yards and maintained an average of 249.8 passing yards per game, which ranks them 47th in the nation. They average 118.8 rushing yards per game and 713 total yards.

Georgia Southern has given up 1,158 total yards on the ground (193.0 yards/game) and 14 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have averaged 10 touchdowns through the air and 281.7 yards per outing, ranking 127th nationally. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions so far this season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 413 games, ranking 97th in D-1. The Eagles concede 30.5 points per game, ranking them 103rd in D-1. This season they have conceded a total of 183 points.

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

Tony's pick: Take the Eagles +10.0

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