The Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3, 3-1 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (7-0, 4-0) tangle Saturday. Kickoff at Bridgeforth Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Old Dominion vs. James Madison odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Old Dominion was an upset winner (+5.5) in a 28-21 home triumph over Appalachian State last Saturday. The run-1st Monarchs clocked 5.7 yards per carry against the Mountaineers. ODU is 3-1 over its last 4 games.
The Dukes are back at home after covering as 5.5-point favorites with a 20-9 victory at Marshall on Oct. 19. Dating back to last season, JMU has won 5 straight on its home turf.
James Madison is No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.