Western Kentucky vs James Madison Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Eric Moore, Senior NCAAF Analyst | Published: 4 months ago | 4 min read

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (WKU)

American Football NCAAF Bridgeforth Stadium Thu 19 Dec 05:30

James Madison Dukes (JMU)

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

Get With JMU to Cover the Line

Don’t miss the opportunity to side with James Madison on the spread at -6.5. On the face of it, this seems a generous line and odds of 1.88 can be backed in their clash against Western Kentucky.

Both Teams Suffered Defeat in Previous Game

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have suffered a defeat in back-to-back road games including a recent 52-12 loss. This occurred at Burgess-Snow Field against Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

James Madison Dukes have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 35-33 (OT) home defeat to Marshall Thundering Herd at Bridgeforth Stadium.

Quarterbacks

Caden Veltkamp
Billy Atkins

Expert College Football Analysis

Our team of expert football handicappers monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Western Kentucky vs James Madison stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by JMU in 5 of their last 6 games at home this season.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by JMU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WKU in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Western Kentucky vs James Madison Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing James Madison at -6.5 in this college football matchup. We can get odds of 1.88 about the betting favorites and this is our pick.

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JMU -6.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Western Kentucky vs James Madison Bet Builder Tips

Spread James Madison -6.5
Anytime Touchdown Billy Atkins
Receiving Yards Yamir Knight Under 29.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Kentucky Western Kentucky logo 21 - 34 James Madison logo James Madison

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on James Madison to claim a 34-21 win. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Western Kentucky vs James Madison Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Have James Madison as Favorites

With a 72% chance of securing victory, James Madison are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of 1.38. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.15 about Western Kentucky.

The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 49.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 49.5, there are odds of 1.95.

If you’re betting on college football, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Player Props

We’re fond of the quarterback and player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Player Kicking Points, Longest Rushing Attempt and Rushing Yards among the choices and you can take a view.

George Pettaway Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

George Pettaway is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at 6.00. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Stats

James Madison Dukes logo James Madison Dukes Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

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