Sun Belt foes match up when the James Madison Dukes (7-1) and the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-4) play on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Dukes are double-digit favorites (currently -13.5) in their matchup against the Thundering Herd, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Dukes are -578 and the Thundering Herd are +421.)

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Dukes and the Thundering Herd, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

James Madison vs. Marshall betting lines

• Spread favorite: Dukes (-13.5)
• Moneyline: Dukes (-578), Thundering Herd (+421)
• Total: 54.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

James Madison vs. Marshall betting info and stats

James Madison has six wins against the spread in eight opportunities this season (6-2-0). James Madison has covered the spread in two games when the favorite by at least 13.5 points (a 2-2 ATS record). James Madison has won seven of its seven games played when favored on the moneyline this season. Marshall has an against-the-spread record of 5-3-0 so far this season. In the two games Marshall has been an underdog by at least 13.5 points this season, it has covered the spread both times. In the three games this year, Marshall has been the moneyline underdog, it is 2-1.

James Madison vs. Marshall recent stats and trends

James Madison Dukes

• James Madison has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the last three James Madison games has exceeded the set total twice.
• The past three James Madison games averaged 5.3 fewer points (49.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Marshall has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Marshall and its opponents have hit the over in all three of those games.
• Marshall’s last three games have ended with an average of 59.2 points scored. That’s 4.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

James Madison vs. Marshall key players

James Madison Dukes

• Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,516 yards (189.5 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 61.8% of his passes and recording 13 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 364 rushing yards on 63 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
• Wayne Knight has racked up 659 rushing yards on 106 carries, scoring five touchdowns. He’s also added 234 yards (29.3 per game) on 25 catches.
• Jordan Fuller has been handed the ball 72 times this year and racked up 386 yards (64.3 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Landon Ellis has hauled in 27 catches for 437 yards (54.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
• Nick DeGennaro has caught 14 passes for 304 yards (38.0 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
• Aiden Gobaira has collected 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 6.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Trent Hendrick, James Madison’s top tackler, has 39 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks this year.
• Justin Eaglin has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 13 tackles and three passes defended.

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 1,286 yards on 111-of-157 passing with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 418 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
• Antwan Roberts has run for 318 yards across 57 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
• Demarcus Lacey’s 508 receiving yards (72.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 40 catches on 55 targets with four touchdowns.
• Toby Payne has 23 receptions (on 30 targets) for a total of 239 yards (29.9 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• DeAndre Tamarez’s 27 targets have resulted in 16 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
• Braydin Ward has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and seven tackles.
• Javae Gilmore, Marshall’s leading tackler, has 38 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• DeWain Trotter leads the team with five interceptions, while also collecting 31 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and five passes defended.