North Carolina vs. James Madison Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 21, 2024

Updated Sep. 19, 2024 3:06 p.m. ET

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The James Madison Dukes (2-0) are double-digit underdogs (-10.5) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 against the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0). The point total is set at 48.5 for the outing.

Last time out, the Tar Heels defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles, with 45-10 being the final score. The Dukes' last game was against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, and they won by a score of 13-6.

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North Carolina vs. James Madison Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
TV: ACC Network
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North Carolina vs James Madison Betting Information updated as of September 19, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
North Carolina	-10.5 (-109)	-422	+318	48.5	-110	-110

North Carolina vs. James Madison Prediction

Pick ATS: James Madison (+10.5)
Pick OU: Under (48.5)
Prediction: James Madison 22, North Carolina 20

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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North Carolina vs. James Madison Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Tar Heels 30, Dukes 19.
The Tar Heels have an 80.8% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Dukes hold a 23.9% implied probability.
North Carolina has a record of 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
James Madison has covered once in two matchups with a spread this year.

North Carolina vs. James Madison: 2024 Stats Comparison

	North Carolina	James Madison
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	34 (36)	21.5 (123)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	15.7 (46)	6.5 (3)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	2 (29)	2 (29)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	3 (67)	5 (26)

North Carolina 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Omarion Hampton	RB	416 YDS / 3 TD / 138.7 YPG / 6.3 YPC
Conner Harrell	QB	275 YDS (57.1%) / 2 TD / 1 INT 42 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 14 RUSH YPG
Davion Gause	RB	144 YDS / 2 TD / 48 YPG / 6.3 YPC
Bryson Nesbit	TE	8 REC / 104 YDS / 1 TD / 34.7 YPG
Jahvaree Ritzie	DL	7 TKL / 5 TFL / 5 SACK
Amare Campbell	LB	11 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Kaleb Cost	DB	8 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Antavious Lane	DB	10 TKL / 0 TFL

James Madison 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
George Pettaway	RB	109 YDS / 1 TD / 54.5 YPG / 6.1 YPC 5 REC / 65 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 32.5 REC YPG
Alonza Barnett III	QB	354 YDS (60%) / 2 TD / 1 INT 104 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 52 RUSH YPG
Omarion Dollison	WR	2 REC / 80 YDS / 1 TD / 40 YPG
Tyler Purdy	RB	74 YDS / 1 TD / 37 YPG / 6.2 YPC
Khairi Manns	DL	8 TKL / 0 TFL
Jacob Dobbs	LB	5 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Chauncey Logan	DB	4 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jacob Thomas	DB	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD