James Madison Dukes vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
North Carolina is favored by -10.5 points as they host James Madison in a week four non-conference matchup. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill and will be broadcast on ACCN. The over/under line is currently 47.5 points. The Tar Heels are 3-0 to start the season, while the Dukes are 2-0.
JAMES MADISON DUKES VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Carolina Tar Heels -10.5
This game will be played at Kenan Memorial Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS:
- We have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning this one by a score of 34 to 21
- Not only do we have the North Carolina Tar Heels winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points
Will The James Madison Dukes Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
James Madison is off to a 2-0 start after a 13-6 win over Gardner-Webb. This game was a defensive battle, with the two teams combining for just 19 points. There were no betting lines available for this matchup.
The game was scoreless until the Dukes added a field goal in the second quarter. Gardner-Webb responded with a touchdown, but James Madison added a touchdown of their own and held Gardner-Webb scoreless in the 4th quarter to come out on top.
James Madison’s offense, led by quarterback Alonza Barnett III, put up 292 total yards in their 13-6 win. Barnett completed 63.6% of his passes for 135 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. The Dukes’ offense moved the chains 15 times, with 157 yards on the ground and 135 yards through the air.
George Pettaway was the standout performer on the ground, averaging 8.4 yards per carry and finishing with 84 rushing yards. He also led the team in receiving, with four catches for 32 yards.
James Madison’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Gardner-Webb to just 50 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Despite allowing 340 passing yards, the Dukes’ secondary came up with three interceptions and limited Gardner-Webb to just six points. Overall, James Madison allowed 390 total yards in the game.
Are The North Carolina Tar Heels Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
North Carolina’s record improved to 3-0 after they defeated North Carolina Central 45-10 in their most recent game. This matchup did not have any betting lines available. The Tar Heels took control early, leading 7-0 after the first quarter, but North Carolina Central managed to make it 17-10 by halftime. In the second half, the Tar Heels dominated, shutting out their opponent and scoring 28 unanswered points.
North Carolina’s offense was dominant in their 45-10 win, racking up 513 total yards and 26 first downs. The Tar Heels’ ground game was particularly effective, with 330 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Omarion Hampton led the way, rushing for 210 yards on 25 carries and finding the end zone three times. The team’s other two rushing touchdowns came from Jacolby Criswell and Ty Chandler.
Criswell, who passed for 161 yards, completed 60.9% of his passes and connected with John Copenhaver six times for 60 yards and a touchdown.
North Carolina’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding North Carolina Central to just 167 total yards. The Tar Heels were particularly strong against the pass, allowing only 91 yards on 9 completions. They also picked off one pass and kept North Carolina Central out of the end zone through the air. On the ground, North Carolina gave up 76 yards and one rushing touchdown.