Thundering Herd vs Dukes Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-30-2024

The James Madison Dukes (8-3) and Marshall Thundering Herd (8-3) will face off in a matchup of two conference rivals. The Dukes are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The predicted point total for the matchup is 52.

The Dukes came up short 34-20 last time out when they took on the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Thundering Herd picked up a 42-35 win last time out against the Old Dominion Monarchs.

Marshall vs. James Madison Game Info

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, Virginia
TV: ESPNU
Favorite: James Madison -3.5
Total: 52 points

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Marshall vs. James Madison Stat Matchup

James Madison		Marshall
413 (53rd)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	390.6 (71st)
328.8 (24th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	388.5 (86th)
186.9 (33rd)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	205.8 (19th)
226.1 (68th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	184.8 (112th)
8 (6th)	Turnovers (Rank)	8 (6th)
25 (2nd)	Takeaways (Rank)	17 (44th)

Marshall vs. James Madison Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: James Madison 31, Marshall 26

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: James Madison -3.5 (model predicted spread is 5.2 points)

So far this season, James Madison has put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread.
In games they have played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, the Dukes are 4-4 against the spread.
So far this season, Marshall has compiled an 8-1-1 record against the spread.
The Thundering Herd are 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 52 (model projecting 56.6 points)

Four times so far this season, James Madison and its opponent have combined to score more than 52 points.
So far this season, four Thundering Herd games have featured more than 52 points scored.
The total for this game is 52, 1.6 points fewer than the average total in James Madison games thus far this season.
This season, Thundering Herd games have resulted in an average scoring total of 54.0, which is 2.0 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

Team Leaders

James Madison

Alonza Barnett III: 2,458 PASS YDS / 223.5 YPG / 59.1% / 24 TD / 3 INT / 121 CAR / 435 RUSH YDS / 7 TD
George Pettaway: 137 CAR / 823 YDS / 74.8 YPG / 4 TD / 23 REC / 199 YDS / 18.1 YPG / 2 TD
Yamir Knight: 46 REC / 559 YDS / 50.8 YPG / 4 TD
Omarion Dollison: 27 REC / 505 YDS / 45.9 YPG / 5 TD
Cameron Ross: 35 REC / 423 YDS / 38.5 YPG / 3 TD
Eric O'Neill: 31 TKL / 10 TFL / 10 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jacob Dobbs: 68 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Terrence Spence: 22 TKL / 5 INT / 7 PD

Marshall

Braylon Braxton: 1,311 PASS YDS / 119.2 YPG / 59.6% / 16 TD / 2 INT / 101 CAR / 529 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
A.J. Turner: 96 CAR / 846 YDS / 84.6 YPG / 6 TD / 7 REC / 72 YDS / 9 YPG / 2 TD
Christian Fitzpatrick: 31 REC / 556 YDS / 50.5 YPG / 6 TD
Carl Chester: 19 REC / 317 YDS / 28.8 YPG / 3 TD
Charles Montgomery: 25 REC / 314 YDS / 28.5 YPG / 3 TD
Michael Green: 56 TKL / 15 TFL / 15 SACK
Jaden Yates: 66 TKL / 0.5 SACK
Joshuah Moten: 30 TKL / 4 INT / 4 PD