James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 8 2026

College football's Thursday slate includes the James Madison Dukes facing the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
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James Madison vs Appalachian State Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: James Madison: (-400) | Appalachian State: (+310)
- Spread: James Madison: -10.5 (-110) | Appalachian State: +10.5 (-110)
- Total: 57.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-114)
James Madison vs Appalachian State Betting Trends
- James Madison is 6-1-0 against the spread this year.
- James Madison is unbeaten ATS (2-0) as a 10.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- James Madison has played seven games this season, and four of them have gone over the total.
- Appalachian State's record against the spread in 2026 is 4-2-0.
- Appalachian State has covered every time (1-0) as a 10.5-point or greater underdog this year.
- Appalachian State has played six games this year, and three of them have hit the over.
James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Dukes win (91.3%)
James Madison vs Appalachian State Point Spread
James Madison is favored by 10.5 points (-110 to cover) in this matchup. Appalachian State, the underdog, is -110.
James Madison vs Appalachian State Over/Under
James Madison versus Appalachian State, on Oct. 22, has an over/under of 57.5, with the over being -105 and the under -114.
James Madison vs Appalachian State Moneyline
Appalachian State is the underdog, +310 on the moneyline, while James Madison is a -400 favorite.
James Madison vs. Appalachian State Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 42.9 | 2 | 16.0 | 27 | 52.1 | 7 |
| Appalachian State | 29.5 | 83 | 21.8 | 42 | 51.8 | 6 |
James Madison vs. Appalachian State Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Location: Boone, North Carolina
- Stadium: Kidd Brewer Stadium
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