Air Force vs. James Madison Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 23

Updated Dec. 23, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET

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The Air Force Falcons play the James Madison Dukes in the Armed Forces Bowl as just 2-point favorites on December 23, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET on ABC. The total for this matchup has been set at 43.5 points.

The Falcons lost to the Boise State Broncos, 27-19, in their last contest. Facing the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in their last game, the Dukes won 56-14.

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Air Force vs. James Madison Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas
TV: ABC
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Air Force vs James Madison Betting Information updated as of December 23, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Air Force	-2 (-109)	-131	+109	43.5	-110	-110

Air Force vs. James Madison Prediction

Pick ATS: James Madison (+2)
Pick OU: Over (43.5)
Prediction: James Madison 29, Air Force 21

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Air Force vs. James Madison Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Falcons 23, Dukes 21.
The Falcons have a 56.7% chance to win this game per the moneyline's implied probability. The Dukes have a 47.8% implied probability.
Air Force has compiled a 4-5-1 record against the spread this season.
James Madison has covered eight times in 12 chances against the spread this season.

Air Force vs. James Madison: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Air Force	James Madison
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	27.6 (69)	35.2 (23)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	17.9 (8)	18.5 (11)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	17 (64)	14 (33)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	13 (105)	21 (25)

Air Force 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Zachary Larrier	QB	744 YDS (59.7%) / 6 TD / 2 INT 579 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 48.3 RUSH YPG
Emmanuel Michel	FB	744 YDS (59.7%) / 6 TD / 2 INT 579 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 48.3 RUSH YPG
John Lee Eldridge III	RB	518 YDS / 6 TD / 43.2 YPG / 6.7 YPC 6 REC / 42 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 3.5 REC YPG
Owen Burk	RB	427 YDS / 3 TD / 35.6 YPG / 5.5 YPC
Bo Richter	LB	34 TKL / 12.0 TFL / 7.0 SACK
Alec Mock	LB	66 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
Trey Taylor	FS	55 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 3 INT
PJ Ramsey	OLB	27 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 7.5 SACK

James Madison 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jordan McCloud	QB	3,413 YDS (68.9%) / 32 TD / 9 INT 311 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 25.9 RUSH YPG
Elijah Sarratt	WR	74 REC / 1,076 YDS / 8 TD / 89.7 YPG
Reggie Brown	WR	51 REC / 1,010 YDS / 9 TD / 84.2 YPG
Ty Son Lawton	RB	568 YDS / 5 TD / 47.3 YPG / 4.5 YPC 19 REC / 174 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14.5 REC YPG
Jalen Green	DL	42 TKL / 14.0 TFL / 15.5 SACK / 1 INT
Jamree Kromah	DL	45 TKL / 16.0 TFL / 9.0 SACK
Mikail Kamara	DL	45 TKL / 11.0 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Aiden Fisher	LB	85 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT