James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup

Check out our free James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs pick and preview for this CFB week 12 game in Norfolk. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 12 CFB matchup.

James Madison Dukes and Old Dominion Monarchs are set to face off on Saturday, November 16th, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 ET at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk. ESNU will be handling the TV broadcast for this week 12 college football matchup. The Dukes come in with a 7-2 record, while the Monarchs are 4-5 on the season. The over/under line is currently set at 52 points, with the Dukes favored at -4 on the road.

Dukes vs. Monarchs Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: James Madison Dukes at Old Dominion Monarchs
Where: Norfolk at S.B. Ballard Stadium
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Betting Odds JMAD -4, JMAD -186 | OLD +155 O/U 52

Dukes Preview:

James Madison enters Week 12 against Old Dominion with a 7-2 record, ranked 44th in our CFB power rankings. They are a perfect 4-0 at home but have gone 2-2 on the road. The Dukes have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 6.4% chance of winning the Sun Belt.

James Madison has been favored in seven of their nine games this season, going 5-2 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +18.9 points, and they are 5-3 against the spread, with a 3-1 ATS record at home and 2-2 on the road.

The over/under line for this week is 52 points, slightly below their average line of 53.1. James Madison’s over/under record is 2-6, with their games averaging 51.8 points per contest.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

James Madison’s offense is averaging 35.3 points per game, ranking 22nd in the nation. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 2,034 yards with 21 touchdowns and only two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 104. The Dukes are 20th in passer rating nationally and 88th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12.

On the ground, James Madison averages 187.7 rushing yards per game. George Pettaway leads the team with 659 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. Omarion Dollison is the top receiver, with 444 yards and five touchdowns on 21 catches.

Dukes Team Defense

James Madison's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 9th nationally by allowing just 16.4 points per game. In their recent game, they gave up only 7 points, holding Georgia State to 259 total yards, including just 46 rushing yards on 27 attempts.

Opponents have averaged 114.3 rushing yards per game against James Madison, while quarterbacks have completed 54% of their passes, totaling 206.2 passing yards per game. The Dukes' defense has also recorded a passer rating of 60.1, which ranks 6th in the country.

Monarchs Preview:

The over/under line for this week is 52 points, slightly below their average line of 53.1. James Madison’s over/under record is 2-6, with their games averaging 51.8 points per contest.

Monarchs Offense Breakdown

Old Dominion’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 24th in rushing attempts and averaging 191.1 yards per game on the ground. They are 61st in scoring, with 25.4 points per game, and are ranked 85th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12.

Colton Joseph leads the passing attack with 1,207 yards and a passer rating of 95. He has thrown 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Old Dominion ranks 101st in passing yards per game. Isiah Paige has 622 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns this season.

Monarchs Team Defense

Old Dominion's defense has allowed an average of 25.2 points per game this season, including 28 points in their recent 28-20 loss to Appalachian State. In that game, they gave up 381 total yards, with 155 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 226 passing yards, while also forcing two interceptions.

Opponents have averaged 243.4 passing yards per game against Old Dominion, completing 60% of their passes. The defense has also allowed 163.4 rushing yards per game on an average of 38.9 attempts.

Dukes vs Monarchs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, James Madison has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 34 points per game.
Across the Old Dominion Monarchs last ten home games, the team averaged 23 points per game while allowing 27. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 4-6 straight-up.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Old Dominion Monarchs have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the James Madison Dukes have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.