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Undefeated JMU Faces Rival App State Thursday
23 Oct
Summary
- James Madison aims to extend their 17-game regular season win streak.
- App State seeks revenge for last year's 48-point defeat to JMU.
- The over/under for total points is 56.5, with a model prediction of Under.
The James Madison Dukes, boasting an undefeated record and a 17-game regular season win streak, are set to clash with the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a significant Sun Belt conference game. This Thursday night contest features JMU aiming to maintain their perfect season against an App State team seeking retribution for a substantial defeat in their previous encounter.
The matchup, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET in Boone, North Carolina, has JMU as 11.5-point favorites with a total points over/under set at 56.5. SportsLine's projection model forecasts the game to go Under this total, predicting around 50 combined points. This prediction is supported by both teams' defensive capabilities, with JMU allowing only 16 points per game and App State performing strongly at home, where they concede just 11.3 points.
