The Cardinals will play the Dukes on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Bridgeforth Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 1:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on 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
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Ball State and James Madison taking place at Bridgeforth Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for James Madison is 100.00.
- Away Ball State - Heading into Week 5, Ball State currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home James Madison - James Madison has a 1-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 5 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the Ball State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Ball State ranks 7th (76) in the MAC Conference, with James Madison currently ranking 3rd (113) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Ball State stands 3rd (133) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. James Madison sits at 7th (63) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Ball State has a 1-2 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with James Madison currently 3-0 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Ball State and James Madison on Saturday!
This Week 5 matchup will be held at Bridgeforth Stadium, where the energy will be electric.
According to SportsBetting3.com, James Madison has the edge with a Power Ranking of 100.00.
Ball State is looking to bounce back with a 1-2 standing, while James Madison remains undefeated at 3-0.
Don't miss out on the action - bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below!
Best Cardinals at Dukes Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -21.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +21.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +900 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ball State
James Madison
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | +21.5 -105-21.5 -115 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +21.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 21 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 22 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -21.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 22 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 21 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at James Madison 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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Ball State
James Madison
First Team To Score
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | +220-300Bet |
Ball State
James Madison
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | +260-450Bet |
Ball State
James Madison
Game to Overtime
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Ball State
James Madison
Both Teams Score 10+
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | Yes -450No +310Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ball State
James Madison
Both Teams Score 20+
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | Yes +135No -175Bet |
Ball State
James Madison
Both Teams Score 30+
9/28/24 1:30pm EDT | Yes +700No -1400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison Saturday, September 28th, 2024 | JMU 63, BALL 7 Bridgeforth Stadium | James Madison by 56 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| MAC | |||||||||
| Ball State | 2-4 | 0.333 | 3 | 7 | 270 | 401 | 2-2 | 1-5 | L2 |
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 4-2 | 0.667 | 8 | 2 | 353 | 180 | 5-0 | 3-2 | W3 |
Ball State & James Madison Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
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Ball State & James Madison 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 2 | Missouri State vs Ball State | BALL 42, MOST 34 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Ball State vs Miami (FL) | MIA 62, BALL 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs Central Michigan | CMU 37, BALL 34 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison | JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State | BALL 37, KENT 35 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Ball State vs Vanderbilt | VAN 24, BALL 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | BALL 25, NIU 23 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Miami (OH) vs Ball State | M-OH 27, BALL 21 Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo | BUFF 51, BALL 48 (OT) Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Bowling Green vs Ball State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 2:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio | Friday, November 29th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | James Madison vs Charlotte | JMU 30, CLT 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Gardner-Webb vs James Madison | JMU 13, GWEB 6 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs North Carolina | JMU 70, UNC 50 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison | JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | James Madison vs Louisiana-Monroe | ULM 21, JMU 19 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Coastal Carolina vs James Madison | JMU 39, CCU 7 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern | GASO 28, JMU 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Southern Miss vs James Madison | JMU 32, USM 15 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Georgia State vs James Madison | JMU 38, GAST 7 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | James Madison vs Old Dominion | JMU 35, ODU 32 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | James Madison vs Appalachian State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 2:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Marshall vs James Madison | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 8:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs James Madison College Football Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ball State vs James Madison 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.
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