Louisiana-Monroe vs. James Madison Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Picks

The James Madison Dukes and UL Monroe Warhawks meet on Saturday in Week 6 of college football action at Malone Stadium. Here's a prediction for Louisiana-Monroe vs. James Madison. This article contains a selection between Louisiana-Monroe and James Madison.

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview

The James Madison Dukes beat North Carolina and Ball State and play Coastal Carolina next. The James Madison Dukes have not lost an away game since November 2022. Alonza Barnett III completed 64.7 percent of his passes for 1,022 yards, 12 touchdowns and 1 interception. Omarion Dollison and Cam Ross have combined for 482 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Taylor Thompson has 12 receptions.

The James Madison Dukes' ground game averages 200.8 yards per game, and Barnett leads the way with 255 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 17.5 points and 364.8 yards per game. Jacob Dobbs leads the James Madison Dukes with 26 tackles, Eric O'Neill has 3 sacks and Terrence Spence has 3 interceptions.

UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Preview

The UL Monroe Warhawks have lost two to Texas, beat Troy and play Southern Miss next. The UL Monroe Warhawks have split their last 8 home games. General Booty completed 52.8 percent of his passes for 241 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Javon Campbell and Jake Godfrey have combined for 172 yards and 1 touchdown, while Davon Wells has 12 receptions.

The UL Monroe Warhawks ground game averages 145.5 yards per game, and Ahmad Hardy leads the way with 297 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UL Monroe is allowing 20 points and 328.5 yards per game. Carl Glass Jr. leads the UL Monroe Warhawks with 34 tackles, Billy Pullen has 3.5 sacks and Wydett Williams Jr. has 2 interceptions.

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• Louisiana-Monroe has lost each of its last nine games in October.
• James Madison has won 10 of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
• James Madison has closed the gap in each of its last five games as the away favorite.
• Louisiana-Monroe has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
• Louisiana-Monroe has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.

Total score facts

• Each of Louisiana-Monroe's last four home games against conference opponents has exceeded the point total.
• Three of James Madison's last four games in October against teams not ranked in the AP rankings were BELOW the total score.

Matchup/League Facts

• Louisiana-Monroe ranks 133rd among FBS teams for 1st downs (55) this season.
• Louisiana-Monroe ranks 132nd among FBS teams in passing yards per game this season (102.0).
• James Madison ranks 10th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (12.5).
• James Madison ranks 11th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (11.0).

Louisiana-Monroe vs. James Madison Prediction

The James Madison Dukes have scored 133 points in their last two games and are simply not a team I would necessarily want to face right now. The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks simply don't have the offensive players needed to compete, as they rank 129th in total offense and 114th in scoring offense. James Madison should be able to get whatever he wants on offense. I'll put the dots with the dukes on the road.