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James Madison Dukes vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Game Preview & Betting Insights

Updated:Dec 27, 2024 1:17 PM EST

The James Madison Dukes will face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in an exciting bowl game on December 18, 2024, at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL. The game, broadcasted on ESPN, is set to kick off at 5:30 PM. James Madison, playing at home, has a favorable standing with a 6-1 home record, which can be verified on our NCAAF standings page. Despite their recent loss to Marshall, the Dukes have shown resilience, as evidenced by their high-scoring win against North Carolina earlier this season.

Western Kentucky, on the other hand, has struggled on the road with a 3-5 record. Their recent heavy loss to Jacksonville State may impact their performance, but they have previously demonstrated the capability to secure wins against teams like Liberty. The current odds favor James Madison with a -7 point spread, while the total points are set at 50.5, suggesting a moderately high-scoring game. The Dukes' quarterback, despite being listed as questionable, is likely to play, adding to their offensive strength. With both teams having their ups and downs this season, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter.

How have James Madison and Western Kentucky performed against the spread?

ATS Records

Western Kentucky

James Madison

All
  • All
  • 1st half
  • 2nd half
  • 1st quarter
  • 2nd quarter
  • 3rd quarter
  • 4th quarter
7-7 (142nd)Against the Spread7-6 (104th)
8-6 (114th)Straight Up9-4 (60th)
-2.4Straight Up Units+1.5
6-8Over / Under4-9

TEAM MATCHUP

Western Kentucky

James Madison

OFF
DEF
OFF
DEF
24.9Points33.3
373.9Total Yards407.6
5.8Yards Per Play6.4
264.6Passing Yards215.9
22.1 - 33.6 (65.7%)Completions-Attempts17.8 - 29.3 (60.6%)
8.2Yards Per Passing Play8
10.7Sacks-Yards Lost17.3
109.3Rushing Yards191.7
31.4Attempts40.2
3.5Yards Per Rush4.8
19.31st Downs20.7
11.5Passing9.4
6.4Rushing10
1.4Penalties1.3
5.6 / 13.4 (41.5%)3rd Down5.8 / 14.2 (40.8%)
1.4 / 2.3 (59.4%)4th Down0.8 / 2.2 (37.9%)
2.8 / 3.6 (76.5%)Red Zone3.3 / 3.8 (86%)
4.1 (41.3)Penalties (Yards)7 (54.5)
0.9Interceptions0.3
0.9Fumbles Lost0.4
65Total Plays69.5
5Kickoffs6.2
1.9Returns1.6
35.6Yards39.8
19.2Yards Per Return24.7
3.9Punts4.1
1.1Returns1.7
3.4Yards15.8
3.1Yards Per Return9.3

Recent Results

Western Kentucky

James Madison

Game
Score
ATS
O/U
at Jacksonville State
Dec 6, 2024
L
12-52
L
+4½
O
58½
vs Jacksonville State
Nov 30, 2024
W
19-17
W
+1
U
62½
at Liberty
Nov 23, 2024
L
21-38
L
+1
O
56½
vs Louisiana Tech
Nov 16, 2024
L
7-12
L
-11½
U
52½
at New Mexico State
Nov 9, 2024
W
41-28
L
-17½
O
53½
vs Kennesaw State
Oct 30, 2024
W
31-14
L
-24½
U
49
at Sam Houston State
Oct 16, 2024
W
31-14
W
+1½
U
55½
vs UTEP
Oct 10, 2024
W
44-17
W
-19½
O
56
at Boston College
Sep 28, 2024
L
20-21
W
+7½
U
48½
Game
Score
ATS
O/U
vs Marshall
Nov 30, 2024
L
33-35
L
-3½
O
52
at Appalachian State
Nov 23, 2024
L
20-34
L
-7½
U
57½
at Old Dominion
Nov 16, 2024
W
35-32
W
-1½
O
51½
vs Georgia State
Nov 9, 2024
W
38-7
W
-15
U
54
vs Southern Miss
Oct 26, 2024
W
32-15
L
-24
U
54
at Georgia Southern
Oct 19, 2024
L
14-28
L
-10
U
58½
vs Coastal Carolina
Oct 10, 2024
W
39-7
W
-7½
U
59
at Louisiana-Monroe
Oct 5, 2024
L
19-21
L
-16½
U
48
vs Ball State
Sep 28, 2024
W
63-7
W
-22
O
56½
at North Carolina
Sep 21, 2024
W
70-50
W
+11
O
48½
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