James Madison vs Marshall Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 5 2026

College football's Saturday slate includes the James Madison Dukes taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd.
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James Madison vs Marshall Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: James Madison: (-719) | Marshall: (+500)
- Spread: James Madison: -16.5 (-106) | Marshall: +16.5 (-114)
- Total: 56.5 -- Over: (-104) | Under: (-118)
James Madison vs Marshall Betting Trends
- James Madison has four wins in four games against the spread this season.
- James Madison has yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 16.5-point favorite or greater this year.
- Two of James Madison's four games have hit the over.
- Marshall has posted one win against the spread this season.
- Marshall is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs this year.
- Two Marshall games (of four) have gone over the point total this year.
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Dukes win (94.8%)
James Madison vs Marshall Point Spread
James Madison is a 16.5-point favorite against Marshall. James Madison is -106 to cover the spread, and Marshall is -114.
James Madison vs Marshall Over/Under
A combined point total of 56.5 has been set for James Madison-Marshall on Oct. 3, with the over at -104 and the under at -118.
James Madison vs Marshall Moneyline
The James Madison vs Marshall moneyline has James Madison as a -719 favorite, while Marshall is a +500 underdog.
James Madison vs. Marshall Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 44.8 | 11 | 12.3 | 12 | 49.5 | 4 |
| Marshall | 23.5 | 102 | 32.5 | 120 | 54.3 | 4 |
James Madison vs. Marshall Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Game time: 3:45 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field
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