The Dukes will play the Falcons on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, in the annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl event. The matchup takes place at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on ABC, ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The college football bowls have arrived, with James Madison and Air Force scheduled to play at the 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl held at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Be sure to bet before the game kicks off on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Carefully review how each team has played this season before placing a bet. We've compiled some key performance stats for each team from the 2023 college football regular season below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - At the conclusion of the 2023 regular season, James Madison had a 99.67 Sun Belt Conference conference power ranking. Their Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl opponent, Air Force, had a 98.00 Mountain West Conference power ranking.
- Away James Madison - Heading into this bowl game, James Madison has a 6-0 record as an away team. This ranked them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins in 2023.
- Home Air Force - Air Force has a 4-1 record as a home team for 2023. They finished the regular season ranked 3rd in the Mountain West Conference for home team wins.
- Points Scored - At the end of the 2023 regular season, James Madison ranked 2nd (422) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Air Force winding up 6th (331) for points scored in the Mountain West Conference.
- Points Against - James Madison comes to this bowl game ranked 7th (222) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Meanwhile, Air Force ranked 12th (215) in the Mountain West Conference for points against them during the 2023 college football season.
- Team Records - James Madison finished the 2023 regular season with a 11-1 overall record, with Air Force tallying a 8-4 standing.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown as James Madison battles Air Force in the 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl! This thrilling clash is set to take place on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
In the final college football regular season SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, James Madison holds a solid 99.67, while Air Force trails closely with 98.00. These teams are locked and loaded for an epic showdown!
James Madison dominated the season, finishing with a remarkable 11-1 standing. The Air Force, meanwhile, ended with a commendable 8-4 record. Both teams are hungry for victory and determined to end the season on a high note.
If you're looking to add an extra layer of excitement to this clash, we recommend placing a bowl game wager at BetWay, BetMGM, or BetRivers. Compare the best point spread, total, and moneylines from our partner sportsbooks below and make your winning bet!
Don't miss out on one of your last chances to bet on 2023 college football. Get ready for an explosive showdown as James Madison takes on Air Force. The stakes are high, the competition fierce – this is a game you won't want to miss!
Best Dukes at Falcons Odds
| Underdog James Madison | Favorite Air Force |
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| Underdog James Madison | Favorite Air Force |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Air Force is a -2 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while James Madison is a +2 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Air Force is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and James Madison is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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James Madison
Air Force
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | +2 -110-2 -110 |
Underdog James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2 James Madison underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 2. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Air Force - Air Force bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2 Air Force favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 2. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
James Madison at Air Force Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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James Madison
Air Force
First Team To Score
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | -120-105Bet |
James Madison
Air Force
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | -125-115+10000Bet |
James Madison
Air Force
Game to Overtime
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | Yes +850No -3000Bet |
James Madison
Air Force
Both Teams Score 10+
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | Yes -550No +350Bet |
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James Madison
Air Force
Both Teams Score 20+
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | Yes +170No -225Bet |
James Madison
Air Force
Both Teams Score 30+
12/23/23 3:30pm EST | Yes +1100No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Bowls | James Madison vs Air Force Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | AFA 31, JMU 21 Amon G. Carter Stadium | Air Force by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Mountain West | |||||||||
| Air Force | 5-3 | 0.625 | 9 | 4 | 362 | 236 | 4-1 | 3-2 | W1 |
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 7-1 | 0.875 | 11 | 2 | 443 | 253 | 5-1 | 6-0 | L1 |
James Madison & Air Force Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
James Madison Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM James Madison YR: futures available
Air Force Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Air Force YR: futures available
James Madison & Air Force Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Bucknell vs James Madison | JMU 38, BUCK 3 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | James Madison vs Virginia | JMU 36, UVA 35 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | James Madison vs Troy | JMU 16, TROY 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs Utah State | JMU 45, USU 38 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | South Alabama vs James Madison | JMU 31, USA 23 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Georgia Southern vs James Madison | JMU 41, GASO 13 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Marshall | JMU 20, MRSH 9 Thursday, October 19th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Old Dominion vs James Madison | JMU 30, ODU 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | James Madison vs Georgia State | JMU 42, GAST 14 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | UConn vs James Madison | JMU 44, CONN 6 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Appalachian State vs James Madison | APP 26, JMU 23 (OT) Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | James Madison vs Coastal Carolina | JMU 56, CCU 14 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | James Madison vs Air Force Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | AFA 31, JMU 21 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Robert Morris vs Air Force | AFA 42, RMU 7 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Air Force vs Sam Houston State | AFA 13, SHSU 3 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Utah State vs Air Force | AFA 39, USU 21 Friday, September 15th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Air Force vs San Jose State | AFA 45, SJSU 20 Friday, September 22nd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | San Diego State vs Air Force | AFA 49, SDSU 10 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Wyoming vs Air Force | AFA 34, WYO 27 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Air Force vs Navy | AFA 17, NAVY 6 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Air Force vs Colorado State | AFA 30, CSU 13 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Army vs Air Force | ARMY 23, AFA 3 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Air Force vs Hawaii | HAW 27, AFA 13 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | UNLV vs Air Force | UNLV 31, AFA 27 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Air Force vs Boise State | BOIS 27, AFA 19 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Bowls | James Madison vs Air Force Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | AFA 31, JMU 21 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the James Madison vs Air Force College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 3:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the James Madison vs Air Force Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the James Madison vs Air Force Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.