Dukes vs Mountaineers Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-23-2024

The James Madison Dukes (8-2) and Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-5) will meet in a matchup of two conference rivals. The Dukes are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 58.5.

The Dukes last played against the Old Dominion Monarchs, and they emerged victorious 35-32. In their most recent outing, the Mountaineers took on the Old Dominion Monarchs and won by a final score of 28-20.

James Madison vs. Appalachian State Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina
• TV: ESPN+
• Favorite: James Madison -8
• Total: 58.5 points

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James Madison vs. Appalachian State Stat Matchup

James Madison vs. Appalachian State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: James Madison 38, Appalachian State 23

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: James Madison -8 (model predicted spread is 14.9 points)

• James Madison has posted a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Dukes have a 2-3 record against the spread in games they were favored by 8 points or more this season.
• Appalachian State has a 3-4-1 record against the spread this season.
• When they have played as at least 8-point underdogs this year, the Mountaineers are 1-1 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 58.5 (model projecting 60.1 points)

• James Madison and its opponent have broken the 58.5-point mark three times this year.
• There have been five Mountaineers games this year with more than 58.5 points scored.
• The over/under in this game is 58.5 points, 5.3 higher than the average total in James Madison games this season.
• The average total for Mountaineers games is 59.4 points, 0.9 more than this game's over/under.

Team Leaders

James Madison

• Alonza Barnett III: 2,226 PASS YDS / 222.6 YPG / 59.2% / 22 TD / 2 INT / 108 CAR / 412 RUSH YDS / 7 TD
• George Pettaway: 125 CAR / 741 YDS / 74.1 YPG / 4 TD / 19 REC / 171 YDS / 17.1 YPG / 2 TD
• Yamir Knight: 41 REC / 499 YDS / 49.9 YPG / 3 TD
• Omarion Dollison: 23 REC / 456 YDS / 45.6 YPG / 5 TD
• Cameron Ross: 33 REC / 395 YDS / 39.5 YPG / 3 TD
• Eric O'Neill: 27 TKL / 8 TFL / 8.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Jacob Dobbs: 61 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
• Terrence Spence: 20 TKL / 5 INT / 7 PD

Appalachian State

• Joey Aguilar: 2,496 PASS YDS / 277.3 YPG / 56.3% / 19 TD / 12 INT / 51 CAR / 189 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
• Ahmani Marshall: 101 CAR / 478 YDS / 53.1 YPG / 5 TD / 10 REC / 57 YDS / 7.1 YPG / 0 TD
• Kanye Roberts: 82 CAR / 332 YDS / 41.5 YPG / 1 TD / 8 REC / 80 YDS / 13.3 YPG / 1 TD
• Kaedin Robinson: 53 REC / 840 YDS / 93.3 YPG / 2 TD
• Makai Jackson: 33 REC / 426 YDS / 47.3 YPG / 3 TD
• Christan Horn: 18 REC / 336 YDS / 48 YPG / 1 TD
• Thomas Davis: 25 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
• Brendan Harrington: 39 TKL / 1 TFL
• Seth Robertson: 13 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD