Panthers vs Dukes Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-09-2024

The James Madison Dukes (6-2) and Georgia State Panthers (2-6) will face off in a battle of two conference rivals. The Dukes are heavy favorites, expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -15). The predicted point total for the game is 54.

Last time out, the Dukes defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 32-15. The Panthers came up short by a final score of 34-27 last time out against the UConn Huskies.

Georgia State vs. James Madison Game Info

When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, Virginia
TV: ESPN+
Favorite: James Madison -15
Total: 54 points

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Georgia State vs. James Madison Stat Matchup

James Madison		Georgia State
408.3 (76th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	383.3 (99th)
327.8 (19th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	410 (83rd)
180.5 (43rd)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	133.4 (96th)
227.8 (69th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	249.9 (46th)
6 (8th)	Turnovers (Rank)	10 (41st)
23 (1st)	Takeaways (Rank)	11 (68th)

Georgia State vs. James Madison Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: James Madison 39, Georgia State 17

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: James Madison -15 (model predicted spread is 22.4 points)

James Madison has a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season.
The Dukes have a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 15 points or more this season.
Georgia State has covered the spread once in seven games this year.
The Panthers are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 15 points or more this year.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 54 (model projecting 56.1 points)

James Madison and its opponent have combined for more than 54 points only twice this season.
Panthers games have finished with over 54 points scored five times this year.
The over/under for this game is 54 points, 0.6 more than the average point total for James Madison games this season.
Games involving the Panthers this year have averaged 52.9 points per game, a 1.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

Team Leaders

James Madison

Alonza Barnett III: 1,793 PASS YDS / 224.1 YPG / 57.2% / 18 TD / 2 INT / 86 CAR / 309 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
George Pettaway: 93 CAR / 564 YDS / 70.5 YPG / 3 TD / 15 REC / 161 YDS / 20.1 YPG / 2 TD
Omarion Dollison: 18 REC / 385 YDS / 48.1 YPG / 4 TD
Cameron Ross: 28 REC / 354 YDS / 44.3 YPG / 3 TD
Taylor Thompson: 24 REC / 321 YDS / 40.1 YPG / 4 TD
Khairi Manns: 33 TKL / 6 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Jacob Dobbs: 55 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Terrence Spence: 18 TKL / 5 INT / 5 PD

Georgia State

Christian Veilleux: 1,312 PASS YDS / 187.4 YPG / 58.3% / 9 TD / 6 INT
Freddie Brock: 99 CAR / 575 YDS / 71.9 YPG / 3 TD / 15 REC / 124 YDS / 15.5 YPG / 1 TD
Michel Dukes: 37 CAR / 245 YDS / 30.6 YPG / 1 TD / 29 REC / 240 YDS / 30 YPG / 2 TD
Ted Hurst: 36 REC / 597 YDS / 74.6 YPG / 7 TD
Dorian Fleming: 35 REC / 351 YDS / 43.9 YPG / 2 TD
Kevin Swint: 27 TKL / 3 TFL / 4 SACK
Xavier Robinson: 39 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Kenyatta Watson II: 30 TKL / 2 INT / 2 PD