The James Madison Dukes (5-1) meet a conference opponent when they host the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-2) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in a Sun Belt clash.

The Monarchs are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Dukes (with an over/under of 47.5 points).

Read on for our betting primer for this this game between the Dukes and the Monarchs, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

James Madison vs. Old Dominion betting lines

• Spread favorite: Dukes (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Dukes (-136), Monarchs (+114)
• Total: 47.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN U
• Live Stream: Fubo

James Madison vs. Old Dominion betting info and stats

James Madison has an against-the-spread record of 4-2-0 this season. James Madison has an ATS record of 3-2 this season when the favorite by 2.5 points or more. In five games as the moneyline favorite, James Madison is 5-0. Old Dominion is 4-2-0 against the spread so far this season. In the two games Old Dominion has been an underdog by at least 2.5 points this season, it has covered the spread both times. Old Dominion has played as the underdog on the moneyline twice so far this season, and it split the two games.

James Madison vs. Old Dominion recent stats and trends

James Madison Dukes

• James Madison has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting together a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• James Madison and its opponents did not combine to hit the over in any of those games.
• The past three James Madison games averaged 3.0 more points (50.5) than this matchup’s point total.

Old Dominion Monarchs

• Old Dominion has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting together a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the last three Old Dominion games has exceeded the set total twice.
• The last three Old Dominion games averaged 54.8 total points, 7.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

James Madison vs. Old Dominion key players

James Madison Dukes

• Alonza Barnett III has 957 passing yards for James Madison, completing 60.3% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 113 rushing yards (18.8 ypg) on 36 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• Wayne Knight has 537 rushing yards on 81 carries, scoring four touchdowns. He’s also added 138 yards (23.0 per game) on 21 catches.
• This season, Jordan Fuller has carried the ball 53 times for 312 yards (78.0 per game) and one touchdown.
• Landon Ellis has hauled in 19 receptions for 303 yards (50.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
• Jaylan Sanchez’s 14 grabs have yielded 114 yards.
• Aiden Gobaira has racked up 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 5.0 TFL and seven tackles.
• Trent Hendrick is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 25 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks.
• Jacob Thomas has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, one sack, and two passes defended.

Old Dominion Monarchs

• Colton Joseph has thrown for 1,481 yards (246.8 ypg) to lead Old Dominion, completing 63.2% of his passes and tossing 13 touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 486 yards (81.0 ypg) on 63 carries with six touchdowns.
• Trequan Jones has run for 477 yards across 54 carries, scoring four touchdowns.
• Ja’Cory Thomas’ 397 receiving yards (66.2 yards per game) lead the team. He has 22 receptions on 37 targets with three touchdowns.
• Tre’ Brown III has caught 18 passes and compiled 373 receiving yards (62.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding has racked up 366 reciving yards (61.0 ypg) and five touchdowns this season.
• Keshawn Thomas has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
• Jerome Carter has 24 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.