Star runner Alonza Barnett III and the James Madison Dukes (4-0) play the UL Monroe Warhawks (3-1) on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET at JPS Field at Malone Stadium.
The Warhawks are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +16.5) versus the Dukes (with an over/under of 47.5 points).
Keep reading for our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!
James Madison -16.5 vs. UL Monroe
James Madison vs. UL Monroe Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Dukes (-16.5)
- Moneyline: Dukes (-800), Warhawks (+540)
- Total: 47.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
James Madison vs. UL Monroe Betting Stats and Info
Against the spread, the Dukes are 3-1-0. The Dukes’ record against the spread, when favored by 16.5 points or more, is 1-1. In three games as the moneyline favorite, James Madison is 3-0. UL Monroe has won two games against the spread this season (2-1-0). Against the spread, the Warhawks are winless in one game when underdogs by 16.5 points or more. UL Monroe’s record is 2-1 in games it’ve played as an underdog this year.
James Madison vs. UL Monroe Recent Stats and Trends
James Madison Dukes
UL Monroe Warhawks
James Madison vs. UL Monroe Key Players
James Madison Dukes
- This year Barnett has registered 1,022 yards through the air (255.5 yards per game) while completing 64.7% of his passes, with 12 touchdowns and one interception. He also has 263 rushing yards on 41 attempts (plus three scores), averaging 65.8 YPG.
- So far this season George Pettaway has rushed for 231 yards (57.8 per game), with two touchdowns. Pettaway also makes an impact in the passing attack, grabbing seven passes for 75 and one touchdown.
- Omarion Dollison has nine catches (on 16 targets) and leads the team with 253 receiving yards (63.3 per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Cameron Ross has been targeted 23 times and tacked on 229 yards (on 15 catches) plus two touchdowns.
- Taylor Thompson has 173 receiving yards on 12 receptions (16 targets), with two touchdowns, averaging 43.3 yards per game.
- Eric O’Neill has four sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up four TFL, six tackles, and one interception.
- This season Khairi Manns has racked up 12 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks, leading his team in tackles.
- Terrence Spence has intercepted three passes to lead the team while adding 10 tackles and three passes defended.
UL Monroe Warhawks
- General Booty has thrown for 241 yards while completing 52.8% of his passes, with one touchdown and two interceptions (60.3 yards per game).
- Ahmad Hardy has taken 71 attempts for a team-leading 298 rushing yards (74.5 per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- So far this season Taven Curry has run for 118 yards on 23 carries (29.5 yards per game).
- Javon Campbell has been targeted eight times and has five catches, leading his team with 89 yards (22.3 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Jacob Godfrey’s stat line this year reveals three catches for 83 yards. He puts up 20.8 receiving yards per game.
- Davon Wells has caught 12 passes on 15 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Billy Pullen leads the team with three sacks and has added two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Wydett Williams Jr.’s 26 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions make him the team leader for tackles and interceptions.