PredictionsUnited StatesJames Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs
College FootballSat 19 Sept, 22:00 United States time

James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs prediction

Snapdragon Stadium

James Madison DukesAway
25.1 : 30.6
projected points
San Diego State AztecsHome
36%James Madison
64%San Diego St
Eagle safe pickOver 45.5 points
-282

Quick answer

Our prediction for James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs is San Diego State Aztecs to win, with a 64% chance. We project James Madison Dukes 25.1 and San Diego State Aztecs 30.6. Our best bet is Over 45.5 points at -282.

Prediction
San Diego State Aztecs to win
Chance
64%
Projected score
James Madison Dukes 25, San Diego State Aztecs 31
Projected total
55.7 points
Best bet
Over 45.5 points at -282

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Over 45.5 points
74% chanceFair price -2821 unit

Eagle bold pick

James Madison to win
36% chanceFair price +1751 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives San Diego State Aztecs 64% and James Madison Dukes 36%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    San Diego State Aztecs won 3 of their last 5 and James Madison Dukes won 4 of their last 5. James Madison Dukes come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    San Diego State Aztecs won 6 of their last 7 games at home. James Madison Dukes won 5 of their last 6 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    San Diego State Aztecs score 28.4 points a game and let in 15.3. James Madison Dukes score 36.9 and let in 17.8. Their recent games average 43.8 and 54.8 points in total.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 45.5 points has a 74% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs: San Diego State Aztecs are favourites

The big picture

San Diego State Aztecs host James Madison Dukes in the College Football on Sat 19 Sept, 22:00 at Snapdragon Stadium. Our prediction for James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs is San Diego State Aztecs to win, with a 64% chance. We project James Madison Dukes 25.1 and San Diego State Aztecs 30.6. Our best bet is Over 45.5 points at -282.

San Diego State Aztecs form

San Diego State Aztecs have 9 wins and 3 losses in their last 12 games, with 341 points scored and 184 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 1 loss from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, W, newest first.

James Madison Dukes form

James Madison Dukes have 12 wins and 1 loss in their last 13 games, with 480 points scored and 232 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 1 loss from 6. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect James Madison Dukes to score about 25.1 points and San Diego State Aztecs about 30.6. That points to San Diego State Aztecs to win. Our safest bet is Over 45.5 points at -282. Our bold bet is James Madison to win at +175.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 13 games in all competitions.

San Diego StJames Madison
Games played1213
Wins912
Losses31
Points scored341480
Points conceded184232
Scored per game28.436.9
Conceded per game15.317.8
Home record6W 1L7W 0L
Away record3W 2L5W 1L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

San Diego St spreadCoversFair
San Diego St -12.533%+204
San Diego St -8.542%+136
San Diego St -5.550%+101
San Diego St -2.557%-134
San Diego St +1.567%-201
Total pointsOverUnder
48.567%33%
52.558%42%
55.551%49%
58.543%57%
62.534%66%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. San Diego St +3.5 wins if San Diego St win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs?

Our prediction for James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs is San Diego State Aztecs to win, with a 64% chance. We project James Madison Dukes 25.1 and San Diego State Aztecs 30.6. Our best bet is Over 45.5 points at -282.

What is the projected score for James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs?

We project James Madison Dukes 25.1 and San Diego State Aztecs 30.6, about 55.7 points in total.

How are San Diego State Aztecs playing?

San Diego State Aztecs have 9 wins and 3 losses in their last 12 games, with 341 points scored and 184 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 1 loss from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, W, newest first.

How are James Madison Dukes playing?

James Madison Dukes have 12 wins and 1 loss in their last 13 games, with 480 points scored and 232 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 1 loss from 6. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, W, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for James Madison Dukes vs San Diego State Aztecs?

Over 45.5 points at -282, with a 74% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.