Former FCS powers that have gotten off to great starts in 2022 meet up in one of the intriguing matchups on the Week 4 college football schedule. The Appalachian State Mountaineers and the James Madison Dukes are set to square off in a Sun Belt matchup at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. Appalachian State is 2-1 overall and 1-1 at home, while James Madison is 2-0 overall and hasn’t played on the road yet.
Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Mountaineers are 7-point favorites in the latest Appalachian State vs. James Madison odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 58.5. Before entering any James Madison vs. Appalachian State picks, you’ll want to see the college football predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Appalachian State vs. James Madison. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football odds for James Madison vs. App State:
- Appalachian State vs. James Madison spread: Appalachian State -7
- Appalachian State vs. James Madison over/under: 58.5 points
- Appalachian State vs. James Madison picks: See picks here
Featured Game | Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. James Madison Dukes
What you need to know about Appalachian State
Coming off a huge upset of Texas A&M in Week 2, Appalachian State was again the talk of college football in Week 3. The Mountaineers beat Troy 32-28 in spectacular fashion as quarterback Chase Brice heaved a Hail Mary in the closing seconds that was ultimately caught short of the goal line by Christan Horn, who then sprinted around the pile of defenders for the game-winning score.
Brice has completed 62% of his passes for 773 yards, nine touchdowns and just one interception this season. Running back Camerun Peoples is leading the way on the ground with a 49-261-1 rushing line on the season. Despite all the memorable moments App. State has produced this season, the Mountaineers are actually just 1-2 against the spread.
What you need to know about James Madison
The Dukes have had a smooth transition in their first year of FBS play. They trounced MTSU 44-7 in the opener, before blowing out FCS-level Norfolk State in Week 2. Coming off a bye, they’ll be looking to make a huge statement against the Mountaineers in their toughest FBS test yet.
Like Brice, quarterback Todd Centeio has been efficient this year, completing 66% of passes for nine TDs and no INTs. He’s also added 139 yards of rushing. His go-to target has been receiver Kris Thornton, who has made 18 receptions for 247 yards and five touchdowns.
How to make James Madison vs. Appalachian State picks
The model has simulated Appalachian State vs. James Madison 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in 70% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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