The college football odds have the James Madison Dukes as 21.5 point betting favorites as they host the Texas State Bobcats in Week 5.
There are a number of big college football games set to take place, and this is one that is drawing plenty of attention.
There are a number of different ways to make Texas State vs James Madison betting picks for this game, and some of the best options will be explored below.
NCAAF Previous Scoreboards
Texas State football comes into this game with a record of 2-2, and they have had an interesting start to the year. The Bobcats have picked up a pair of blowout wins, but they have also suffered two big losses in 2022 as well.
James Madison has been a team to target when making NCAAF picks as they are a perfect 3-0 on the year.
The Dukes just pulled off a stunning win a weekend ago when they went on the road and knocked off the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
Texas State Bobcats vs. James Madison Dukes Betting Analysis
James Madison is a 21.5-point betting favorite at home over Texas State. The Dukes are also massive favorites on the moneyline, and the over/under for this game is set at 51.5 points.
Texas State Bobcats
Texas State comes into this game averaging 24 points per game, but they are also allowing 23 points on the other end. The Bobcats do most of their damage through the air as they are throwing for nearly 270 yards per game.
The defense has been the biggest issue for Texas State this season, as they are giving up 23 points per game. That unit will have to figure things out and play well, or this could get out of hand.
James Madison Dukes
The NCAAF player stats for James Madison have been impressive this season, and this is a team scoring 46 points per game.
James Madison has a balanced offense that has seen them rush for 220 yards per game while also throwing for 241.
Dukes Biggest Star
Quarterback Todd Centeio has been the biggest star for the Dukes this season as has thrown 11 touchdowns in 2022.
James Madison has the ability to strike fast, and that has allowed them to get out to a perfect 3-0 start. The defense for the Dukes has been solid as well as this team is allowing just 14 points per game.
NCAAF Injury Report
There aren’t really any big updates that will impact Texas State vs James Madison betting picks. It’s not always easy to get injury information at the collegiate level, as it is with the NFL.
Hurricane could impact the weather for this matchup on Saturday, but that will be announced closer to game time.
Texas State vs. James Madison Betting Preview
The James Madison stats this season have been impressive, and they have been able to get it done against some quality opponents.
Texas State has been a bad defense this season, and that’s going to lead to some issues against a great James Madison offense.
The Bobcats are going to try to slow this game down, while the Dukes will be trying to speed this one up. James Madison continues to roll on both sides of the ball, and another win could get them back into the Top 25.
Texas State Bobcats vs. James Madison Dukes Betting Prediction
Even if Texas State Bobcats is able to play their best game of the season, it won’t be enough to pull off the upset in this game. The Bobcats have been hard to figure out this season, but this is going to be a matchup in which they struggle.
James Madison comes into this game with so much momentum, and that offense is going to have a big game in this one. Take the Dukes -21.5 as they roll to a blowout win.
NCAAF Pick: Dukes -21.5 (-110)
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