James Madison vs. Charlotte Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

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The James Madison Dukes (0-0) are 7-point favorites heading into their matchup on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the Charlotte 49ers (0-0). The contest has an over/under of 48 points.

The Dukes went 11-2 last year and lost the Armed Forces Bowl. They scored 34.1 points per game (23rd in college football) and gave up 19.5 (20th). The 49ers scored 17.5 points per game (126th in college football) and allowed 28.6 (89th) last year, finishing 3-9 and failing to qualify for a bowl game.

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James Madison vs. Charlotte Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: ESPNU
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James Madison vs Charlotte Betting Information updated as of August 31, 2024, 1:47 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
James Madison	-7 (-110)	-287	+233	48	-110	-113

James Madison vs. Charlotte Prediction

Pick ATS: James Madison (-7)
Pick OU: Over (48)
Prediction: James Madison 40, Charlotte 11

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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James Madison vs. Charlotte Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Dukes 28, 49ers 20.
The Dukes have a 74.2% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The 49ers have a 30.0% implied probability.
James Madison won eight games against the spread last season, failing to cover five times.
Charlotte went 6-5-0 ATS last year.

James Madison vs. Charlotte: 2023 Stats Comparison

	James Madison	Charlotte
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	34.1 (26)	17.5 (127)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	19.5 (17)	28.6 (78)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	15 (34)	22 (111)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	22 (27)	17 (73)

James Madison 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jordan McCloud	QB	3,648 YDS (68.2%) / 35 TD / 10 INT 285 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 21.9 RUSH YPG
Elijah Sarratt	WR	82 REC / 1,191 YDS / 8 TD / 91.6 YPG
Reggie Brown	WR	53 REC / 1,045 YDS / 9 TD / 80.4 YPG
Kaelon Black	RB	637 YDS / 1 TD / 49 YPG / 4.5 YPC 25 REC / 238 REC YDS / 4 REC TD / 18.3 REC YPG
Jalen Green	DL	48 TKL / 13 TFL / 15.5 SACK / 1 INT
Jamree Kromah	DL	58 TKL / 15 TFL / 9 SACK
Mikail Kamara	DL	51 TKL / 12 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Aiden Fisher	LB	105 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT

Charlotte 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jalon Jones	QB	646 YDS (61.5%) / 2 TD / 4 INT 476 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 39.7 RUSH YPG
Jairus Mack	WR	25 REC / 453 YDS / 2 TD / 37.8 YPG
Trexler Ivey	QB	1,263 YDS (55.2%) / 4 TD / 10 INT -89 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / -7.4 RUSH YPG
Jack Hestera	WR	28 REC / 349 YDS / 3 TD / 29.1 YPG
Demetrius Knight II	LB	90 TKL / 5 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 3 INT
Nikhai Hill-Green	LB	74 TKL / 8 TFL / 2 SACK
Eyabi Anoma	DL	56 TKL / 9 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Dontae Balfour	DB	51 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD