Washington St vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 13

James Madison head coach Bob Chesney watches during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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  • James Madison is a -13.5 point favorite vs. Washington St
  • Washington State vs. James Madison Total (Over/Under): 42.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Washington State (5-5) visit Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field to take on James Madison (9-1) on Nov. 22 in Harrisonburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST.

James Madison is a betting favorite in Week 13, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).

The Washington State vs. James Madison Over/Under is 42.5 total points.

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Washington State vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Washington State+13.5 -10542.5 -115450
James Madison -13.5 -11542.5 -105-625

Washington State vs James Madison Prediction:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 79.0% 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 Washington St and James Madison, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Washington State vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 52.0% 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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  • Washington State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+10.15 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+4.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.00 Units / 35% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+4.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 40% ROI)

Washington State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Washington St is 6-4 against the spread this college football season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • Washington State is 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 6.07% ROI
  • Washington State is 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • Washington State is 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record

James Madison iss 7-3 against the spread this college football season (+3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI).

  • James Madison is 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 7.91% ROI
  • James Madison is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -13.64% ROI
  • James Madison is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 5.45% ROI

Washington State: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison

Washington State was 6-3 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Washington State was 3-6 (.333) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .502

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .665

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .622

James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Washington State

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison’s WRs has gained 1,464 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — T-23rd-best among FBS WRs. Washington State’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception this season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

James Madison rushed for 7 TDs last week– most among FBS Offenses

James Madison’s RBs has averaged 5.7 targets per game this season — T-26th-highest among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Matchup Notes for Washington State vs. James Madison

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison’s WRs has gained 1,464 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — T-23rd-best among FBS WRs. Washington State’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception this season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

James Madison rushed for 7 TDs last week– most among FBS Offenses

James Madison’s RBs has averaged 5.7 targets per game this season — T-26th-highest among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Washington State was 6-3 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Washington State was 3-6 (.333) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .502

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .665

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .622

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends

Washington State was 6-3 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Washington State was 3-6 (.333) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .502

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .665

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .622

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison’s WRs has gained 1,464 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — T-23rd-best among FBS WRs. Washington State’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception this season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

James Madison rushed for 7 TDs last week– most among FBS Offenses

James Madison’s RBs has averaged 5.7 targets per game this season — T-26th-highest among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.

Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends

Washington State was 6-3 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Washington State was 3-6 (.333) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .502

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .665

Washington State was undefeated (6-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .622

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison RBs rushed for 4 TDs last week– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

James Madison’s WRs has gained 1,464 yards on 100 receptions (14.6 YPR) this season — T-23rd-best among FBS WRs. Washington State’s defense has allowed just 9.8 Yards Per Reception this season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

James Madison rushed for 7 TDs last week– most among FBS Offenses

James Madison’s RBs has averaged 5.7 targets per game this season — T-26th-highest among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense has allowed 3.9 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.


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