Data Skrive:
On Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the James Madison Dukes (5-2) will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-6).
The Golden Eagles are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +24.5) versus the Dukes (with an over/under of 54.5 points).
Keep reading for our betting preview for this season, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
James Madison -24.5 vs. Southern Miss
James Madison vs. Southern Miss Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Dukes (-24.5)
- Moneyline: Dukes (-2778), Golden Eagles (+1193)
- Total: 54.5 points
James Madison vs. Southern Miss Betting Stats and Info
In seven opportunities against the spread, the Dukes have four victories. The Dukes are winless in one game against the spread when favored by 24.5 points or more. James Madison has been moneyline favorites six times this season, and sports a 4-2 record in those games. Southern Miss, through seven games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-5-0 against the spread. The Golden Eagles are winless in one game against the spread when underdogs by 24.5 points or more. Southern Miss has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline six times this season, losing each game.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss Recent Stats and Trends
James Madison Dukes
- James Madison has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall, in its past three contests.
- In its past three contests, James Madison has not hit the over.
- The Dukes have averaged a total of 55.7 combined points in their last three games, 1.2 greater than this matchup’s over/under of 54.5.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- In its past three games, Southern Miss has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall.
- Southern Miss has gone over the total twice in its past three games.
- Southern Miss’ average total over the last three games is 2.7 points fewer than the 54.5 total listed for this matchup.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss Key Players
James Madison Dukes
- Alonza Barnett III has passed for 1,658 yards (124-for-218), with 16 touchdowns and one interception (236.9 yards per game). He’s also carried the football 72 times for 306 yards and five scores, averaging 43.7 YPG.
- George Pettaway has rushed for a team-leading 445 yards (63.6 per game) and scored two touchdowns. He also averages 18.1 receiving yards, catching 13 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
- Omarion Dollison has been targeted 36 times and has 18 catches, leading his team with 385 yards (55 ypg) while scoring four touchdowns.
- Cameron Ross has tacked on 315 yards, on 23 catches plus two touchdowns. He puts up 45 receiving yards per game.
- Taylor Thompson has racked up 306 yards on 22 receptions with three touchdowns, averaging 43.7 yards per game.
- Khairi Manns has collected a team-leading four sacks, while adding six TFL and 25 tackles.
- Jacob Dobbs’ 39 tackles, one TFL, and one sack mean he’s the team’s tackle leader.
- Terrence Spence has intercepted four passes to lead the team while adding 17 tackles and four passes defended.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Ethan Crawford has 594 passing yards (99 per game) with a 49.2% completion percentage (31-for-63) with three interceptions. He also has 200 rushing yards on 57 carries and three touchdowns.
- Rodrigues Clark has picked up a team-high 327 rushing yards (46.7 per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Kenyon Clay has 212 yards on 37 carries (30.3 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
- Larry Simmons has been targeted 31 times and has 17 catches, leading his team with 287 yards (41 per game).
- Tiaquelin Mims’ stat line this year reveals 22 catches for 255 yards. He averages 36.4 receiving yards per game.
- Kyirin Heath has 158 receiving yards on 11 receptions (21 targets), with two touchdowns.
- This season Ryan Johnson leads the team with two sacks and has added two TFL and eight tackles.
- Tre Pinkney has totaled 21 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks this season, leading his team in tackles.
- In terms of picks, Dylan Lawrence leads the team with two interceptions this season and has added nine tackles and two passes defended.