James Madison Dukes vs UL Monroe Warhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24

James Madison and UL Monroe are set to face off on Saturday, October 5th, with a 7:00 ET kickoff at Malone Stadium in Monroe. ESNU will be covering this week six college football matchup. James Madison comes in with a 4-0 record this season, and the Dukes are the heavy favorite at -16.5 points over the Warhawks, who are 3-1. The over/under line is currently set at 49.5 points.

JAMES MADISON DUKES VS UL MONROE WARHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UL Monroe Warhawks +16.5

This game will be played at Malone Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.

WHY BET THE UL MONROE WARHAWKS:

• We have the James Madison Dukes winning this one by a score of 33 to 20
• Even though we like the James Madison Dukes to win, our ATS pick is to take the UL Monroe Warhawks at +16.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 49.5 points

Will The James Madison Dukes Win As Road Favorites?

James Madison enters Week 6 against UL Monroe with a perfect 4-0 record. They are projected to be bowl-eligible and have a 43.6% chance of winning the Sun Belt. The Dukes also have the 16th-best odds of making the playoff, with a 29.1% chance.

So far, James Madison is 3-0 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +26.5 points per game. They’ve been favored in two games, going 2-0 as the favorite and 1-0 as the underdog.

The Dukes’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 61.5 points. Their average over/under line is 50.8 points, and this week’s line is set at 49.5 points.

James Madison’s offense is averaging 44 points per game, ranking 11th in the nation, as they head into week 6. Their quarterback, Alonza Barnett III, has thrown for 1,022 yards with a passer rating of 132, leading to 12 touchdowns and only one interception. Overall, they are ranked 64th in our offensive power rankings.

On the ground, the Dukes average 207.8 rushing yards per game. George Pettaway leads the team with 231 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Omarion Dollison has 253 receiving yards and three touchdowns on nine receptions.

James Madison’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 19th nationally by allowing just 17.5 points per game. In their recent game, they gave up only 7 points, holding Ball State to 250 total yards and 77 rushing yards on 33 attempts, while forcing three interceptions.

Opponents have averaged 115.2 rushing yards per game on 32.2 attempts against James Madison, while quarterbacks have completed 56.1% of their passes, averaging 250.2 passing yards per game.

Are The UL Monroe Warhawks Going Win In At Upset At Malone Stadium

UL Monroe enters Week 6 with a 3-1 record, but they are ranked 107th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 47% chance of being bowl-eligible this season. So far, they are 1-0 at home and 1-1 on the road.

Despite not being favored in any games, the Warhawks have gone 2-1 as underdogs, with an average scoring margin of -0.5 points per game. Against the spread, they are 2-1 this season.

UL Monroe’s over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 39.5 points. Their average over/under line is 51.5 points, and this week’s line is set at 49.5 points.

UL Monroe’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 116th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 6. They are 81st in scoring, averaging 19.5 points per game, and their third-down conversion rate is just 32.7%. Their passing game has been particularly weak, averaging 102 yards per game, and they are 125th in passer rating.

General Booty leads the Warhawks with 241 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 55. On the ground, UL Monroe averages 148 rushing yards per game. Ahmad Hardy has rushed for 298 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry.

UL Monroe’s defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 25th nationally by allowing just 20 points per game. In their recent 13-9 win over Troy, the Warhawks gave up only 9 points, surrendering 295 total yards, including 224 rushing yards and 71 passing yards.

Opposing quarterbacks have posted a 79.1 passer rating against UL Monroe, averaging 180.8 passing yards per game. The Warhawks have faced the 25th fewest pass attempts in the country, but they’ve allowed 154 rushing yards per game on 37.8 attempts per contest.