Oregon Ducks vs James Madison Dukes Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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The final College Football Playoff first-round game will see the 12th-seeded James Madison Dukes take on the 5th-seeded Oregon Ducks. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Dukes and the Ducks.
James Madison enters this game having finished the regular season with a record of 12-1. The Dukes most recently beat the Troy Trojans in the Sun Belt Championship by a score of 31-14. James Madison’s offense had a total of 411 yards, while its defense allowed 177 yards. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III threw for 93 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while running back Wayne Knight led the team in rushing with 212 yards and one touchdown.
As for Oregon, they enter this game having finished the regular season with a record of 11-1. The Ducks most recently beat the Washington Huskies by a score of 26-14 back in Week 14. Oregon’s offense had a total of 392 yards, while its defense allowed 283 yards. Quarterback Dante Moore threw for 286 yards and one touchdown, while running back Noah Whittington led the team in rushing with 47 yards.
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Oregon Ducks - James Madison Dukes Key Points
- James Madison is averaging 37.3 points per game
- James Madison is allowing 15.8 points per game
- Oregon is averaging 38.1 points per game
- Oregon is allowing 14.8 points per game
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Our Oregon Ducks vs James Madison Dukes Prediction
This matchup is the most lopsided in the first round of the College Football Playoffs as Oregon is more than a three-touchdown favorite. As big as this spread is, James Madison looks to be a decent betting option. Admittedly, the Ducks have won the majority of their games by a wide margin this season. They have playmakers all over the field, and their defense is allowing just 14.8 points per game.
That being said, James Madison has been extremely efficient offensively, especially running the ball, as they average 245.8 rushing yards per game. The Dukes are also very good defensively, allowing just 15.8 points per game.
There is the fact that James Madison has not faced an opponent this season that compares to Oregon. However, with their ability to control the time of possession, our James Madison Dukes vs Oregon Ducks prediction is: James Madison Dukes +21.5 Alternate Spread.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
