James Madison vs Marshall Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 11

Balls lie on the field before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi and Vanderbilt on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
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  • James Madison is a -13.5 point favorite vs. Marshall
  • James Madison vs. Marshall Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

James Madison (7-1) visit Joan C. Edwards Stadium to take on Marshall (4-4) on Nov. 8 in Huntington, WV. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST.

James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 11, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The James Madison vs. Marshall Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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James Madison vs. Marshall Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison-13.5 -11055.5 -115-550
Marshall +13.5 -11055.5 -105400

James Madison vs Marshall Prediction:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both James Madison and Marshall, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

James Madison vs Marshall Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+8.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.75 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.75 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.80 Units / 48% ROI)

James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record

James Madison is 6-2 against the spread this college football season (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • James Madison is 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 7.34% ROI
  • James Madison is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -39.77% ROI
  • James Madison is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 31.82% ROI

Marshall Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Marshall iss 5-3 against the spread this college football season (+1.75 Units / 20% ROI).

  • Marshall is 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 8.36% ROI
  • Marshall is 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Marshall is 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI

James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Marshall

Marshall’s offense has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-worst among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall’s QBs has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — 32nd-worst among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall have thrown 5.0 Passing TDs per Interception (40 passing TDs/8 interceptions) since the 2024 season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1

Marshall have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 6th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Marshall have thrown 8.5 Passing TDs per Interception (17 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 1st half since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.3

Marshall: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison

Marshall was undefeated (8-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Marshall was 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .533

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388

Matchup Notes for James Madison vs. Marshall

Marshall was undefeated (8-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Marshall was 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .533

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388

Marshall’s offense has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-worst among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall’s QBs has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — 32nd-worst among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall have thrown 5.0 Passing TDs per Interception (40 passing TDs/8 interceptions) since the 2024 season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1

Marshall have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 6th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Marshall have thrown 8.5 Passing TDs per Interception (17 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 1st half since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.3

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends

Marshall’s offense has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-worst among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall’s QBs has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — 32nd-worst among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall have thrown 5.0 Passing TDs per Interception (40 passing TDs/8 interceptions) since the 2024 season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1

Marshall have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 6th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Marshall have thrown 8.5 Passing TDs per Interception (17 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 1st half since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.3

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends

Marshall was undefeated (8-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Marshall was 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .533

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends

Marshall’s offense has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-worst among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall’s QBs has thrown for 1,500 passing yards in 8 games (just 187.5 YPG) this season — 32nd-worst among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed just 162.7 passing yards per game this season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Marshall have thrown 5.0 Passing TDs per Interception (40 passing TDs/8 interceptions) since the 2024 season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1

Marshall have thrown 6.0 Passing TDs per Interception (12 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 6th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6

Marshall have thrown 8.5 Passing TDs per Interception (17 passing TDs/2 interceptions) in the 1st half since the 2024 season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.3

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends

Marshall was undefeated (8-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Marshall was 8-2 (.800) when not losing a fumble last season– T-9th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .533

Marshall was 5-1 (.833) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388


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