James Madison vs Marshall Prediction and Pick, Week 11
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction and Pick, Week 11. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction: Trends
- The over/under record for James Madison’s previous nine games is 7-2.
- Five of James Madison’s most recent seven games have resulted in the total going UNDER.
- In its last six games, James Madison has a perfect 6-0 record against the spread.
- Over the course of James Madison’s last five away games, the total has been under in four of those games.
- The Sun Belt conference has been James Madison’s opponent for the past five games, and the team has a perfect record against them.
- In the last 19 games that James Madison has played against an opponent from the East Division, the team has a record of 15-4 overall.
- During the month of November, seven out of James Madison’s previous ten games have resulted in the total going over.
- After six games played on Saturdays, James Madison has a record of 4-2 against the spread.
- The over/under record for Marshall’s last 13 games is 10-3.
- Five of Marshall’s most recent five games have resulted in the total going over.
- Marshall has a winning record of 11-4 in its previous 15 games.
- Over the course of its previous 12 games played at home, Marshall has a winning record of 11-1.
- During the last seven games that Marshall has played against an opponent from the Sun Belt conference, the total has gone over in six of those games.
- Over the course of its last six games versus teams from the East Division, Marshall has a record of 5-1 against the spread.
- Marshall has a perfect record in its last six games played in the month of November.
- After six games played in week 11, Marshall has a record of 5-1 against the spread.
- In four of Marshall’s most recent five games that have been played on a Saturday, the total has been above.
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction
Now we have the James Madison vs Marshall Prediction for both teams.
James Madison and Marshall are set to clash in a high-stakes Week 11 matchup that could have significant implications for both programs. Historically, these two teams have delivered close, competitive games, with James Madison holding a slight edge in recent encounters. JMU enters this contest riding a strong wave of consistency, boasting a 6-0 record against the spread over their last six games and having gone under in four of their last five road contests. Conversely, Marshall has been a trendsetter in high-scoring affairs, with the over hitting in five consecutive games and an impressive 11-1 home record over its last 12 contests. While James Madison thrives on clock control and methodical drives, Marshall prefers to push the pace and stretch defenses vertically and horizontally. Both programs have demonstrated resilience in November, and with similar overall talent levels, fans can expect a closely contested game with big swings and pivotal moments that could determine who takes home the Sun Belt vs. East Division bragging rights this weekend. Betting trends further highlight the clash of styles: JMU’s methodical and balanced attack faces a Marshall defense capable of big stops but also vulnerable to explosive plays. This combination promises a thrilling matchup that should test each team’s discipline and in-game adjustments.
James Madison’s offensive identity revolves around a potent rushing attack and excellent time-of-possession management. The Dukes rank seventh nationally in rushing yards per game, averaging over 244 yards on the ground, and they excel at sustaining drives to keep opposing offenses off the field. Quarterback play has been efficient but not flashy, with the passing game ranking near the bottom nationally, though it’s complemented by a stout offensive line that controls the line of scrimmage. JMU has shown they can dominate third quarters, where they average nearly 11 points, demonstrating the ability to make halftime adjustments and capitalize on opponent weaknesses. Their defense has also been formidable against the run, giving up just over 80 yards per game, while opportunistic in turnovers. The Dukes’ challenge will be slowing down Marshall’s high-powered rushing attack while maintaining ball control. Historically, James Madison has thrived in low-to-moderate scoring games, particularly on the road, which aligns with their tendency to go under the total in away contests. They’ll lean on discipline, clock management, and their elite rushing corps to try to dictate the flow and pace of the game.
Marshall, on the other hand, enters with one of the most explosive offenses in the matchup. The Thundering Herd rank in the top 20 nationally in rushing yards and are capable of hitting big plays at any moment. Their offensive line creates running lanes, while the quarterback and skilled receivers make defenses pay for overcommitting. Marshall also enjoys a slight edge in time of possession and consistently stretches games with a mix of balanced attack and timely passing, averaging over 34 points per contest. The Herd’s defense, while susceptible to sustained drives, excels at forcing turnovers and scoring in bursts, particularly in high-tempo situations. Marshall has thrived in November matchups, going undefeated in its last six games during the month, and has been profitable against the spread against East Division opponents. The home-field advantage cannot be understated, as their stadium has been a fortress, allowing the team to control momentum and energize the crowd at critical junctures. If Marshall can get out to an early lead and exploit JMU’s passing deficiencies, they have a strong chance to dictate tempo and turn this game into a high-scoring affair that favors their aggressive style.
✅ Our CFB Week 11 Pick: MARSHALL
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction: Head to Head
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/30/24
|
@JM
|
MSH 35-33
|
JM-3.5
|
O51.5
|
JM-140
|
|
10/19/23
|
@MSH
|
JM 20-9
|
MSH+1.0
|
U52.5
|
MSH+136
|
|
10/22/22
|
@JM
|
MSH 26-12
|
JM-11.0
|
U54.5
|
JM-480
|
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction: James Madison Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/28/25
|
@TXST
|
W 52-20
|
W-7.0
|
O60.5
|
W-320
|
|
10/18/25
|
ODU
|
W 63-27
|
W+1.5
|
O50.5
|
W-108
|
|
10/11/25
|
ULL
|
W 24-14
|
L-17.5
|
U48.5
|
W-1000
|
|
10/04/25
|
@GST
|
W 14-7
|
L-17.5
|
U52.5
|
W-900
|
|
9/27/25
|
GSO
|
W 35-10
|
W-12.5
|
U52.5
|
W-630
|
|
9/20/25
|
@LIB
|
W 31-13
|
W-10.5
|
U49.5
|
W-205
|
|
9/05/25
|
@LOU
|
L 28-14
|
W+14.5
|
U54.5
|
L+520
|
|
8/30/25
|
WBS
|
W 45-10
|
W-21.5
|
O54.5
|
W-2100
|
|
12/18/24
|
WKY
|
W 27-17
|
W-3.0
|
U53
|
W-148
|
|
11/30/24
|
MSH
|
L 35-33
|
L-3.5
|
O51.5
|
L-140
|
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction: Marshall Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/30/25
|
@CC
|
L 44-27
|
L-3.5
|
O56.5
|
L-150
|
|
10/18/25
|
TXST
|
W 40-37
|
W+5.5
|
O64.5
|
W+136
|
|
10/11/25
|
ODU
|
W 48-24
|
W+12.5
|
O55.5
|
W+365
|
|
9/27/25
|
@ULL
|
L 54-51
|
W+3.5
|
O46.5
|
L+112
|
|
9/20/25
|
@MTS
|
W 42-28
|
W-4.5
|
O47.5
|
W-154
|
|
9/13/25
|
EKY
|
W 38-7
|
W-16.5
|
U50.5
|
W-750
|
|
9/06/25
|
MIZST
|
L 21-20
|
L-8.5
|
U56.5
|
L-360
|
|
8/30/25
|
@UGA
|
L 45-7
|
W+39.5
|
U54.5
|
L+8000
|
|
12/07/24
|
@ULL
|
W 31-3
|
W+3.5
|
U58.5
|
W+130
|
|
11/30/24
|
@JM
|
W 35-33
|
W+3.5
|
O51.5
|
W+116
|
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction: James Madison Offense
Overall
| JAMES Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MARSH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.75 | 27 | Points Scored | 120 | 32.50 |
| 198.00 | 99 | Passing Yards | 126 | 266.25 |
| 244.13 | 7 | Rushing Yards | 69 | 146.88 |
| 35:08 | 2 | Time on Field | 32 | 28:33 |
| 72.00 | 22 | Number of Plays | 78 | 66.88 |
| 6.14 | 38 | Yards Per Play | 118 | 6.18 |
Scoring
| JAMES Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MARSH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.75 | 27 | Points Scored | 120 | 32.50 |
| 7.38 | 42 | First Quarter | 83 | 6.00 |
| 8.75 | 67 | Second Quarter | 86 | 8.00 |
| 10.88 | 5 | Third Quarter | 114 | 7.38 |
| 7.75 | 50 | Fourth Quarter | 114 | 8.25 |
Passing
| JAMES Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MARSH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198.00 | 99 | Passing Yards | 126 | 266.25 |
| 26.50 | 112 | Pass Attempts | 54 | 29.63 |
| 16.25 | 112 | Pass Completions | 25 | 16.38 |
| 1.50 | 49 | Sacks | 25 | 2.63 |
| 8.88 | 100 | Sack Yards | 104 | 17.00 |
| 12.18 | 54 | Yards Per Pass | 136 | 16.26 |
Rushing
| JAMES Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MARSH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244.13 | 7 | Rushing Yards | 69 | 146.88 |
| 45.50 | 6 | Rush Attempts | 88 | 37.25 |
| 5.37 | 16 | Yards Per Rush | 57 | 3.94 |
Turn Overs
| JAMES Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MARSH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | 46 | Interceptions | 15 | 1.25 |
| 0.75 | 23 | Fumbles | 15 | 1.63 |
| 0.63 | 90 | Fumbles Lost | 25 | 0.75 |
| 1.25 | 71 | Total Turnovers | 15 | 2.00 |
| 8.00 | 130 | Penalties | 59 | 6.38 |
| 74.00 | 132 | Penalty Yards | 63 | 54.75 |
Drives & Special Teams
| JAMES Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | MARSH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35:08 | 2 | Time on Field | 32 | 28:33 |
| 72.00 | 22 | Number of Plays | 78 | 66.88 |
| 6.14 | 38 | Yards Per Play | 118 | 6.18 |
| 3.38 | 42 | Punts | 27 | 5.13 |
| 37.68 | 135 | Punt Average | 52 | 42.13 |
| 72.00 | 28 | Return Yards | 21 | 33.50 |
James Madison vs Marshall Prediction: Marshall Offense
Overall
| JAMES Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | MARSH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.13 | 11 | Points Scored | 32 | 34.13 |
| 171.13 | 19 | Passing Yards | 106 | 187.50 |
| 80.25 | 5 | Rushing Yards | 19 | 206.63 |
| 24:51 | 2 | Time on Field | 18 | 32:18 |
| 57.38 | 6 | Number of Plays | 27 | 71.00 |
| 4.38 | 10 | Yards Per Play | 79 | 5.55 |
Scoring
| JAMES Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | MARSH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.13 | 11 | Points Scored | 32 | 34.13 |
| 3.75 | 39 | First Quarter | 24 | 8.13 |
| 8.00 | 85 | Second Quarter | 48 | 9.75 |
| 2.63 | 16 | Third Quarter | 57 | 6.75 |
| 1.75 | 2 | Fourth Quarter | 73 | 6.63 |
Passing
| JAMES Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | MARSH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171.13 | 19 | Passing Yards | 106 | 187.50 |
| 26.38 | 12 | Pass Attempts | 118 | 25.88 |
| 13.88 | 4 | Pass Completions | 104 | 17.00 |
| 2.75 | 20 | Sacks | 50 | 1.50 |
| 16.88 | 102 | Sack Yards | 108 | 7.88 |
| 12.33 | 106 | Yards Per Pass | 90 | 11.03 |
Rushing
| JAMES Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | MARSH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.25 | 5 | Rushing Yards | 19 | 206.63 |
| 31.00 | 12 | Rush Attempts | 9 | 45.13 |
| 2.59 | 6 | Yards Per Rush | 50 | 4.58 |
Turn Overs
| JAMES Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | MARSH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | 25 | Interceptions | 24 | 0.50 |
| 0.75 | 113 | Fumbles | 94 | 1.25 |
| 0.25 | 112 | Fumbles Lost | 127 | 0.88 |
| 1.38 | 54 | Total Turnovers | 87 | 1.38 |
| 5.50 | 93 | Penalties | 115 | 7.50 |
| 43.63 | 105 | Penalty Yards | 114 | 65.13 |
Drives & Special Teams
| JAMES Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | MARSH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24:51 | 2 | Time on Field | 18 | 32:18 |
| 57.38 | 6 | Number of Plays | 27 | 71.00 |
| 4.38 | 10 | Yards Per Play | 79 | 5.55 |
| 6.38 | 5 | Punts | 105 | 5.00 |
| 38.81 | 8 | Punt Average | 85 | 42.36 |
| 42.25 | 54 | Return Yards | 8 | 88.38 |
All NFL Week 11 Predictions
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