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The Louisville Cardinals (5-3) and James Madison Dukes (5-2) will battle at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville vs. James Madison Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with sportsbooks listing Louisville as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Louisville has -272 odds to pick up the win, while James Madison is listed at +208 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 52.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Louisville vs. James Madison Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Stadium: Cardinal Stadium
Betting Preview
Louisville
From an offensive standpoint, Louisville ranks 54th in the FBS with 417.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 52nd in total defense (362.8 yards allowed per contest). On defense, Louisville has been a top-25 unit, ranking 23rd-best by surrendering just 20.6 points per game. The offense ranks 65th (29.8 points per game). Louisville ranks 86th in pass offense (220.4 passing yards per game) and 63rd in pass defense (229.3 passing yards allowed per game) this season. Louisville is averaging 197.0 rushing yards per game on offense (27th in the FBS), and ranks 53rd defensively with 133.5 rushing yards allowed per game. Louisville is posting a 37.0% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 92nd in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 44th, giving up a 35.6% third-down percentage. Louisville has forced 24 total turnovers (first in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 13 times (78th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +11, the fourth-best in college football.
James Madison
James Madison has been a top-25 unit on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 18th-best in total yards per game (480.9) and 12th-best in total yards surrendered per game (294.9). Things have been positive for James Madison on both offense and defense, as it is averaging 38.7 points per game (13th-best) and allowing only 20.9 points per game (25th-best). James Madison is generating 285.9 passing yards per game on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 239.3 passing yards per contest (82nd-ranked) on defense. James Madison ranks 29th in the FBS with 195.0 rushing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks best by giving up just 55.6 rushing yards per contest. James Madison ranks 95th in the FBS with a 36.4% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks fourth-best by giving up a 26.3% third-down rate. At 0, James Madison has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 14 forced turnovers (31st in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS).
Louisville vs. James Madison Betting Analysis
Louisville Betting Insights
Louisville is 5-3-0 against the spread this season. In games it has played as 7-point favorites or more, Louisville has an ATS record of 1-1. Louisville games have gone over the total four times this season. The Cardinals are 2-2 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games). The Cardinals have played as a moneyline favorite of -272 or shorter in only two games this season, and they split 1-1.
Dukes Betting Insights
James Madison has put together a record of 5-2-0 against the spread this year. Games involving James Madison have hit the over on five occasions this season. The Dukes won the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Dukes have played as an underdog of +208 or more once this season and won that game.
Louisville vs. James Madison Against The Spread & Betting Records
Louisville
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.0 | 60.4 | 53.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.6 | 33.0 | 30.3 |
| ATS Record | 5-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-2 | 2-0 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-1 | 1-1 | 2-0 |
Dukes
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 56.4 | 53.5 | 60.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.1 | 36.5 | 35.7 |
| ATS Record | 5-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Players to Watch
Louisville
- With 4.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL, 27 tackles, and two interceptions in eight games, Yasir Abdullah has been a significant piece of the Cardinals’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Cardinals’ defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Monty Montgomery, who has suited up for eight games and collected 4.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 27 tackles, and two interceptions.
- With 40 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in eight games, MoMo Sanogo has been an important part of the Cardinals’ defense in 2022.
- YaYa Diaby has been an important piece of the Cardinals’ defensive unit in 2022, with 22 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in eight games.
Dukes
- Taurus Jones has collected one interception to go with 46 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in seven games for the Dukes.
- On defense, Isaac Ukwu has helped lead the charge with 19 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and five sacks in seven games.
- Jailin Walker has been doing his part on defense, totaling 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL, 29 tackles, and two interceptions for the Dukes.
- The Dukes’ Jamare Edwards has recorded 23 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in seven games.
Louisville vs. James Madison Predictions and Pick
Louisville vs. James Madison betting card
- Pick ATS:
Cardinals (-7)
Pick OU:
Over (52.5)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Louisville, and we project that Louisville will cover the spread (Louisville -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 52.5 points.