Western Kentucky vs James Madison Football Odds

The Hilltoppers will play the Dukes on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, in the annual Boca Raton Bowl event. The matchup takes place at FAU Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.

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Best Hilltoppers at Dukes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Kentucky
Favorite

James Madison
James Madison has a -7 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Western Kentucky has a +7 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Western Kentucky is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 50.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 50.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Western Kentucky
Favorite

James Madison
James Madison is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on James Madison at BetMGM. Western Kentucky is the +225 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $225 on Western Kentucky. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Western Kentucky vs James Madison College Football game on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024?

James Madison is a -7 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Kentucky is a +7 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Western Kentucky vs James Madison College Football game on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024?

The best over line is 50.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 50.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Western Kentucky vs James Madison College Football game on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024?

James Madison is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Kentucky is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
12/18/24 5:30pm EST
+7 -105-7 -115
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Underdog Western Kentucky - Western Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +7 Western Kentucky underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.

Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -7 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Western Kentucky at James Madison Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/18/24 5:30pm EST
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
Game to Overtime
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Yes +1150No -10000Bet
Western Kentucky
James Madison
Both Teams Score 10+
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Yes -750No +475Bet
Western Kentucky
James Madison
Both Teams Score 20+
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Yes +100No -125Bet
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
Both Teams Score 30+
12/18/24 5:30pm EST
Yes +600No -1100Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Bowls
Western Kentucky vs James Madison
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Boca Raton Bowl
JMU 27, WKU 17
FAU Stadium
James Madison by 10

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Western Kentucky, James Madison
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
C-USA
Western Kentucky6-20.750863493455-13-4L2
Sun Belt East
James Madison4-40.500944332665-13-3W1

Western Kentucky & James Madison Futures Odds

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Western Kentucky Championship Odds

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James Madison Championship Odds

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Western Kentucky & 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


2024-25 Western Kentucky Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Western Kentucky vs
Alabama
ALA 63, WKU 0
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Eastern Kentucky vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 31, EKU 0
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Western Kentucky vs
Middle Tennessee
WKU 49, MTSU 21
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Toledo vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 26, TOL 21
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Western Kentucky vs
Boston College
BC 21, WKU 20
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7UTEP vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 44, UTEP 17
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Week 8Western Kentucky vs
Sam Houston State
WKU 31, SHSU 14
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Week 10Kennesaw State vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 31, KENN 14
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
Week 11Western Kentucky vs
New Mexico State
WKU 41, NMSU 28
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Week 12Louisiana Tech vs
Western Kentucky
LT 12, WKU 7
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13Western Kentucky vs
Liberty
LIB 38, WKU 21
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Jacksonville State vs
Western Kentucky
WKU 19, JVST 17
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
Week 15Western Kentucky vs
Jacksonville State
JVST 52, WKU 12
Friday, December 6th, 2024
BowlsWestern Kentucky vs
James Madison
Boca Raton Bowl
JMU 27, WKU 17
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024


2024-25 James Madison Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1James Madison vs
Charlotte
JMU 30, CLT 7
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Gardner-Webb vs
James Madison
JMU 13, GWEB 6
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 4James Madison vs
North Carolina
JMU 70, UNC 50
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Ball State vs
James Madison
JMU 63, BALL 7
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6James Madison vs
Louisiana-Monroe
ULM 21, JMU 19
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 7Coastal Carolina vs
James Madison
JMU 39, CCU 7
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Week 8James Madison vs
Georgia Southern
GASO 28, JMU 14
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Southern Miss vs
James Madison
JMU 32, USM 15
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11Georgia State vs
James Madison
JMU 38, GAST 7
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Week 12James Madison vs
Old Dominion
JMU 35, ODU 32
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13James Madison vs
Appalachian State
APP 34, JMU 20
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Marshall vs
James Madison
MRSH 35, JMU 33 (2OT)
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
BowlsWestern Kentucky vs
James Madison
Boca Raton Bowl
JMU 27, WKU 17
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Western Kentucky vs James Madison College Football Game

  1. 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 Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 5:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Kentucky vs James Madison Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs James Madison Game.

  4. 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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