Check out our free James Madison Dukes vs Georgia Southern Eagles pick and preview for this CFB week 8 game in Statesboro. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 8 CFB matchup.
James Madison Dukes are the -9.5-point favorites as they head into this week eight matchup against the Georgia Southern Eagles. The game is set for 4:00 ET at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The over/under line is currently set at 58.5 points. The Dukes are 5-1 on the season, while the Eagles are 4-2. The money line odds are -368 for James Madison and +284 for Georgia Southern.
Dukes vs. Eagles Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: James Madison Dukes at Georgia Southern Eagles
- Where: Statesboro at Allen E. Paulson Stadium
- Date: Saturday, October 19th
- Betting Odds JMAD -9.5, JMAD -368 | GAS +284 O/U 58.5
Dukes Preview:
James Madison enters Week 8 against Georgia Southern with a 5-1 record and a 37th-place spot in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 40.5% chance of winning the Sun Belt. The Dukes are also 23rd in the nation with a 13.5% chance of making the playoff.
James Madison’s ATS record stands at 4-1, and they have a +22.7 average scoring margin this season. They’ve been favored in four of their six games, going 3-1 as the favorite. At home, they are 2-0 ATS, and on the road, they are 2-1 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 58.5 points. James Madison’s games have averaged 55.3 points, with an average over/under line of 51.9. Their over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging a +10.7 margin against the line.
Dukes Offense Breakdown
James Madison’s offense is averaging 39 points per game, placing them 16th in the nation heading into week 8. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,472 yards and has a passer rating of 110, with 15 touchdowns and just one interception. The Dukes rank 20th nationally in passer rating.
On the ground, James Madison is averaging 200.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 34th in the country. They are 33rd in rushing attempts, with 36.7 per game. George Pettaway leads the team with 382 rushing yards and averages 6 yards per carry. The Dukes are converting 44.2% of their third-down attempts.
Dukes Team Defense
James Madison's defense has been strong this season, ranking 12th nationally by allowing just 16.3 points per game. They’ve given up 108.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 31st, and 208.3 passing yards. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 55.2 against them, the sixth-lowest in the country, completing 52.6% of their passes.
In their recent game against Coastal Carolina, James Madison allowed only 7 points and 8 first downs. The defense gave up just 79 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 102 passing yards, while also forcing two interceptions.
Eagles Preview:
James Madison enters Week 8 against Georgia Southern with a 5-1 record and a 37th-place spot in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 40.5% chance of winning the Sun Belt. The Dukes are also 23rd in the nation with a 13.5% chance of making the playoff.
James Madison’s ATS record stands at 4-1, and they have a +22.7 average scoring margin this season. They’ve been favored in four of their six games, going 3-1 as the favorite. At home, they are 2-0 ATS, and on the road, they are 2-1 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 58.5 points. James Madison’s games have averaged 55.3 points, with an average over/under line of 51.9. Their over/under record is 2-3, with their games averaging a +10.7 margin against the line.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Georgia Southern’s offense has been driven by their passing game, ranking 17th in passing attempts per game. They are 19th in completions, averaging 249.8 yards per game. The Eagles are 40th in scoring, with 30.3 points per game, and are 54th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.
Quarterback JC French has thrown for 1,316 yards, completing 63.1% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. He has a passer rating of 89. Leading rusher Jalen White has 253 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 3 yards per carry. Derwin Burgess Jr. leads the receivers with 329 yards and two touchdowns on 26 catches.
Eagles Team Defense
Georgia Southern's defense has allowed an average of 30.5 points per game this season, including 23 points in their recent win over Marshall. They gave up 389 total yards, with 200 rushing yards on 43 attempts and 189 passing yards, while also forcing one interception.
Opponents have averaged 281.7 passing yards per game against Georgia Southern, completing 64.2% of their passes. The defense has faced the 41st fewest rushing attempts in the country, but they’ve allowed 194.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 146th nationally.
Dukes vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, James Madison has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 39 points per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Georgia Southern Eagles offense has averaged 24 points per game while allowing an average of 34. Georgia Southern posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 3-6-1 ATS.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Georgia Southern Eagles have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the James Madison Dukes have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
James Madison Dukes vs Georgia Southern Eagles Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Georgia Southern Eagles +9.5 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
