<p>In Week 8 of the 2025 regular season, the Old Dominion Monarchs will travel to face the James Madison Dukes. The game will take place at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, VA. Fans can catch the action on ESNU at 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 18.</p> <p>The Monarchs enter this matchup with a 4-2 record. They have been strong at home with a 3-0 record but are 1-2 on the road. The Dukes, on the other hand, hold a 5-1 record this season. They are undefeated at home and have a perfect 3-0 conference record. Both teams belong to the Sun Belt Conference. The odds slightly favor James Madison, with a moneyline of -127 compared to Old Dominion's +106.</p> <h2>Old Dominion Team Preview</h2> <p>The Old Dominion Monarchs have had a mixed season so far. They had a tough game against Marshall, losing 48-24. In that game, they gained 266 passing yards and 173 rushing yards but struggled with turnovers, losing four fumbles and throwing two interceptions.</p> <p>Earlier in the season, the Monarchs had a strong performance against Coastal Carolina, winning 47-7. They dominated with 317 passing yards and 302 rushing yards. Their defense also held Coastal Carolina to just 108 passing yards and 81 rushing yards.</p> <p>Quarterback Colton Joseph leads the offense with 1,481 passing yards and 13 touchdowns. On the ground, Trequan Jones has 477 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The team ranks 13th in rushing yards this season, showing their strength in the run game.</p> <h2>Old Dominion vs James Madison Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: Old Dominion Monarchs vs. James Madison Dukes</li><li>Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, VA</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Old Dominion Moneyline +106, James Madison Moneyline -127, Old Dominion Spread +2.0 (-109), James Madison Spread -2.0 (-110), Total Over 47.5 (-110), Total Under 47.5 (-111)</li></ul> <h2>James Madison Team Preview</h2> <p>The James Madison Dukes are having a strong season. They won their last game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, 24-14. In that game, they gained 21 first downs and had 193 rushing yards.</p> <p>In the season so far, the Dukes' offense has scored 163 points, ranking them 55th. Their rushing attack is solid with 1,428 yards, placing them 15th. Wayne Knight leads the running backs with 537 rushing yards over six games.</p> <p>On defense, the Dukes have allowed 82 points, ranking them 38th. They have a strong pass rush with 17 sacks, which ranks them 9th. However, injuries are a concern, with several players listed as questionable for the next game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The spread for the game is James Madison -2.0. Given their strong defensive stats, ranking 38th in points against and 9th in sacks, they are likely to cover. The projected score is James Madison 27, Old Dominion 23.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 47.5. Both teams have solid defensive records, with Old Dominion allowing 121 points and James Madison 82 this season. The projected total score of 50 points suggests taking the over.</p>

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