James Madison vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28, 2024
The Ball State Cardinals (1-2) are massive 20.5-point underdogs on Saturday, September 28, 2024 against the James Madison Dukes (3-0). A 57.5-point over/under is set for the contest.
The Dukes beat the North Carolina Tar Heels, 70-50, in their last contest. The Cardinals' last game was versus the Central Michigan Chippewas, and they lost by a score of 37-34.
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James Madison vs. Ball State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, Virginia
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -20.5 (-109) | -1220 | +728 | 57.5 | -111 | -109 |
James Madison vs. Ball State Prediction
- Pick ATS: James Madison (-20.5)
- Pick OU: Over (57.5)
- Prediction: James Madison 47, Ball State 26
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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James Madison vs. Ball State Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Dukes 39, Cardinals 18.
- The Dukes have a 92.4% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Cardinals have a 12.1% implied probability.
- James Madison has covered twice in three matchups with a spread this season.
- Ball State has a record of 2-1-0 against the spread this year.
James Madison vs. Ball State: 2024 Stats Comparison
| James Madison | Ball State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 37.7 (67) | 25.3 (106) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21 (36) | 44.3 (119) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (26) | 2 (10) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (5) | 3 (96) |
James Madison 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Alonza Barnett III | QB | 742 YDS (62.2%) / 7 TD / 1 INT 203 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 67.7 RUSH YPG |
| George Pettaway | RB | 196 YDS / 1 TD / 65.3 YPG / 5.8 YPC 6 REC / 71 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 23.7 REC YPG |
| Omarion Dollison | WR | 5 REC / 205 YDS / 2 TD / 68.3 YPG |
| Cameron Ross | WR | 12 REC / 183 YDS / 1 TD / 61 YPG |
| Trent Hendrick | LB | 4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Jacob Dobbs | LB | 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Terrence Spence | DB | 5 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Eric O'Neill | DL | 3 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
Ball State 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kadin Semonza | QB | 658 YDS (70.5%) / 7 TD / 2 INT -15 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -5 RUSH YPG |
| Braedon Sloan | RB | 210 YDS / 2 TD / 70 YPG / 4.7 YPC 13 REC / 105 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 35 REC YPG |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 20 REC / 211 YDS / 2 TD / 70.3 YPG |
| Malcolm Gillie | WR | 9 REC / 115 YDS / 2 TD / 38.3 YPG |
| Keionte Newson | LB | 6 TKL / 1 TFL |
| George Udo | DB | 5 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Brandon Berger | LB | 3 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Elijah Davis | DB | 4 TKL / 0 TFL |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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