James Madison vs. Marshall Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 8, 2025

Updated Nov. 8, 2025 9:04 a.m. ET

Data Skrive

The James Madison Dukes (7-1) are heavy, 13.5-point favorites on the road at Joan C. Edwards Stadium against the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-4) on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Both teams have productive running games, with the Dukes seventh in rushing yards per game, and the Thundering Herd 18th. The over/under is set at 54.5 points for the contest.

The Dukes won versus the Texas State Bobcats in their most recent game, 52-20. The Thundering Herd's most recent game was versus the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, and they lost by a score of 44-27.

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James Madison vs. Marshall Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia
TV: ESPN2
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James Madison vs Marshall Betting Information updated as of November 8, 2025, 8:45 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
James Madison	-13.5 (-112)	-565	+415	54.5	-108	-112

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James Madison vs. Marshall Prediction

Pick ATS: James Madison (-13.5)
Pick OU: Over (54.5)
Prediction: James Madison 38, Marshall 22

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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James Madison vs. Marshall Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Dukes 34, Thundering Herd 20.
The Dukes have an 85.0% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Thundering Herd hold a 19.4% implied probability.
James Madison has covered six times in eight matchups with a spread this season.
Marshall has put together a 5-3-0 record against the spread this year.

James Madison vs. Marshall: Head-to-Head

In their last three head-to-head contests, Marshall has taken down James Madison two times.
The last three times the Thundering Herd have gone up against the Dukes, they have a 2-1 record against the spread. The scoring has gone over the point total on one occasion.
James Madison has been outscored by 5 points in its last three tilts against Marshall.

James Madison vs. Marshall: 2025 Stats Comparison

	James Madison	Marshall
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	34.8 (39)	34.1 (44)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	16.1 (10)	32.5 (104)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	10 (54)	11 (70)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	11 (56)	16 (17)

James Madison 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alonza Barnett III	QB	1,516 YDS (61.8%) / 13 TD / 3 INT 364 RUSH YDS / 10 RUSH TD / 45.5 RUSH YPG
Wayne Knight	RB	659 YDS / 5 TD / 82.4 YPG / 6.2 YPC 25 REC / 234 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 29.3 REC YPG
Landon Ellis	WR	27 REC / 437 YDS / 5 TD / 54.6 YPG
Jordan Fuller	RB	386 YDS / 4 TD / 64.3 YPG / 5.4 YPC
Trent Hendrick	LB	39 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Jacob Thomas	DB	31 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT
Aiden Gobaira	DL	19 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK
Tyler Brown	DB	35 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Marshall 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson	QB	1,286 YDS (70.7%) / 13 TD / 3 INT 418 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 59.7 RUSH YPG
Demarcus Lacey	WR	40 REC / 508 YDS / 4 TD / 72.6 YPG
Michael Allen	RB	310 YDS / 3 TD / 62 YPG / 5.3 YPC 8 REC / 101 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 25.3 REC YPG
Antwan Roberts	RB	318 YDS / 2 TD / 45.4 YPG / 5.6 YPC 5 REC / 25 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.5 REC YPG
DeWain Trotter	DB	31 TKL / 1 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Cameron Smith	DB	33 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Javae Gilmore	LB	38 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Braydin Ward	DL	7 TKL / 2 TFL / 4.5 SACK