The James Madison Dukes (4-1) and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (2-3) square off on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in a clash of Sun Belt opponents.

The Ragin’ Cajuns are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +18.5) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 45.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting primer for this this contest between the Dukes and the Ragin’ Cajuns, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

James Madison vs. Louisiana betting lines

• Spread favorite: Dukes (-18.5)
• Moneyline: Dukes (-1149), Ragin’ Cajuns (+716)
• Total: 45.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

James Madison vs. Louisiana betting info and stats

James Madison is 4-1-0 against the spread through five opportunities this season. James Madison is 1-1 ATS when the favorite by at least 18.5 points. In four games as a moneyline favorite, James Madison has gone 4-0. Louisiana has a single win against the spread so far this season (1-3-0). Louisiana has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 18.5 points (0-1). This will be the third time this year Louisiana is an underdog on the moneyline, after split the two games.

James Madison vs. Louisiana recent stats and trends

James Madison Dukes

• James Madison is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• James Madison and its opponents did not hit the over in any of those games.
• The last three James Madison games averaged 51.2 total points, 5.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

James Madison vs. Louisiana key players

James Madison Dukes

• Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 667 yards (133.4 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 58.6% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 85 rushing yards on 31 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Wayne Knight, has carried the ball 61 times for 426 yards (85.2 per game) and four touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 115 receiving yards on 16 catches.
• Jordan Fuller has carried the ball 41 times for 262 yards (87.3 per game) and one touchdown.
• Landon Ellis’ 183 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 21 times and has totaled 13 receptions and two touchdowns.
• Lacota Dippre has a total of 107 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in eight passes and scoring two touchdowns.
• Trent Hendrick, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has recorded 3.0 sacks, 4.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Jacob Thomas has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 13 tackles, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

• Daniel Beale has compiled 385 yards on 50% passing while tossing one touchdown pass with four interceptions this season.
• Zylan Perry has run for 411 yards on 59 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
• Elijah Davis has run for 314 yards across 61 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
• Shelton Sampson Jr. has racked up 150 receiving yards on eight receptions to pace his squad so far this season.
• Robert Williams has put together an 89-yard season so far. He’s caught nine passes on 14 targets.
• Charles Robertson’s 11 targets have resulted in four receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown.
• Jaelen Crider has collected 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Louisiana’s leading tackler, Jaden Dugger, has 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Cameron Whitfield leads the team with one interception, while also recording 13 tackles and one pass defended.