The Dukes have not quite been the same team they were last year when they made the CFP, but first-year head coach Billy Napier is hoping to lead James Madison to a strong finish this season. The Dukes are taking a quick break from Sun Belt play with a road visit to UConn this week.
The Huskies have been an up and down team this season. They've alternated two straight losses and wins consecutively for six straight games, and enter this contest against the Dukes having dropped their last two tilts.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.
James Madison vs. UConn game odds:
All college football odds via BetMGM
- Spread: James Madison -4 (-105), UConn +4 (-115)
- Money Line: James Madison -185, UConn +155
- Over-Under: Over 57.5 (-115), Under 57.5 (-105)
James Madison vs. UConn prediction, pick:
The head of the snake for UConn's offense is quarterback Kalieb Osborne, who
has found a way to be productive with his arm and his legs. Osborne's rushing yardage total is respectable at 358, but he has rushed for seven touchdowns this season. The offense also runs through running back Cyncir Bowers, who has scored eight touchdowns on the ground this year.
Dukes quarterback Camden Coleman has done a nice job taking over for Alonza Barnett III this season, recording a ratio of 17 touchdowns and four interceptions. James Madison's running game was anchored by JC Evans last week, who scored three touchdowns despite only rushing for 47 yards.
Evans was taking over for star rusher George Pettaway, who missed the game due to injury. If Pettaway is out for this game or is limited, it could be enough to tip the scales in UConn's favor. Given the Huskies are a home underdog and match up well with the Dukes, it could be the best play from a betting perspective regardless.
Prediction: James Madison 27, UConn 23
Best Bet: UConn +4
James Madison vs. UConn channel, start time, streaming:
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
TV: CBS Sports Network
Stream: CBS Sports app, FuboTV
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