The James Madison Dukes (4-0) square off against a conference opponent when they visit the UL Monroe Warhawks (3-1) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at JPS Field at Malone Stadium in a Sun Belt battle.

The Dukes are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -16) against the Warhawks. The over/under for this game is 47.5 points.

Read on for our preview for this this game between the Dukes and the Warhawks, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

James Madison vs. UL Monroe betting lines

• Spread favorite: Dukes (-16)
• Moneyline: Dukes (-794), Warhawks (+537)
• Total: 47.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

James Madison vs. UL Monroe betting info and stats

James Madison has three wins against the spread this season (3-1-0). James Madison has covered the spread one time this season when a favorite of at least 16 points. In the three games favored on the moneyline, James Madison has recorded a 3-0 record. UL Monroe has two wins against the spread so far this season (2-1-0). UL Monroe has not covered the spread in games it was an underdog by at least 16 points (0-1). UL Monroe has been the moneyline underdog three times this year, going 2-1 in those games.

James Madison vs. UL Monroe recent stats and trends

James Madison Dukes

UL Monroe Warhawks

James Madison vs. UL Monroe key players

James Madison Dukes

• Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,022 yards, completing 64.7% of his passes and recording 12 touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also run for 263 yards (65.8 ypg) on 41 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• George Pettaway has been handed the ball 38 times this year and racked up 231 yards (57.8 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also contributed in the passing game with seven grabs for 75 yards and one touchdown.
• Omarion Dollison’s team-leading 253 yards as a receiver have come on nine receptions (out of 16 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Cameron Ross has grabbed 15 passes while averaging 57.3 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Taylor Thompson has hauled in 12 receptions for 173 yards, an average of 43.3 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
• Eric O’Neill paces the team with four sacks, and also has four TFL, six tackles, and one interception.
• James Madison’s leading tackler, Khairi Manns, has 12 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Terrence Spence has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 10 tackles and three passes defended.

UL Monroe Warhawks

• General Booty has racked up 241 yards on 52.8% passing while recording one touchdown pass with two interceptions this season.
• Ahmad Hardy has rushed for 298 yards on 71 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
• Taven Curry has taken 23 carries and totaled 118 yards.
• Javon Campbell has collected five receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 89 (22.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted eight times and has one touchdown.
• Jacob Godfrey has put together an 83-yard season so far. He’s caught three passes on six targets.
• Davon Wells’ 12 receptions (on 15 targets) have netted him 65 yards (16.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Billy Pullen has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 13 tackles.
• Wydett Williams Jr. has 26 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.