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    The James Madison Dukes and the Air Force Falcons play in the Armed Forces Bowl on December 23, 2023, with kickoff at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ABC.

    The Dukes are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Falcons. The over/under for this matchup is 41 points.

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    Game Info for James Madison vs. Air Force

    • Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
    • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ABC
    • Location: Fort Worth, Texas
    • Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium
    James Madison vs Air Force Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    James Madison -2.5 -110 -110 41 -110 -110 -143 +121

    James Madison Pick Insights

    • So far this season, James Madison has posted an 8-4-0 record against the spread.
    • When it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, James Madison is 6-4 against the spread.
    • The teams have hit the over in seven of James Madison’s 12 games with a set total.

    James Madison Stats & Insights

    • James Madison is averaging 430.3 yards per game on offense (30th in the FBS), and rank 30th defensively, yielding 330.3 yards allowed per game.
    • James Madison has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (18th-best with 35.2 points per game) and scoring defense (18th-best with 18.5 points allowed per game) this year.
    • James Madison has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS (267 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Dukes rank 17th-best offensively, putting up 288.2 passing yards per game.
    • On the defensive side of the ball, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by giving up just 63.3 per game. The Dukes rank 89th on offense (142.1 rushing yards per game).
    • James Madison is averaging a 36.6% third-down conversion rate offensively this year (87th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 34.9% third-down percentage (30th) on the defensive side of the ball.
    • With 21 forced turnovers (23rd in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (34th in the FBS), James Madison’s +7 turnover margin is the 21st-best in college football.

    James Madison’s Best Players

    • Jordan McCloud has compiled 3,413 yards (284.4 ypg) on 262-of-380 passing with 32 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 311 rushing yards (25.9 ypg) on 92 carries while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground.
    • Kaelon Black has racked up 594 yards on 131 carries while finding paydirt one time as a runner. He’s also caught 21 passes for 204 yards (17 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
    • Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 126 times for 568 yards (47.3 per game) and five touchdowns.
    • Elijah Sarratt’s team-leading 1,076 yards as a receiver have come on 74 receptions (out of 92 targets) with eight touchdowns.
    • Reggie Brown has caught 51 passes while averaging 84.2 yards per game and scoring nine touchdowns.
    • Phoenix Sproles’ 47 grabs have yielded 387 yards and three touchdowns.
    • Jalen Green has 15.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
    • James Madison’s top-tackler, Aiden Fisher, has 85 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
    • Francis Meehan has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.

    Air Force Betting Insights

    • Air Force has a 4-5-1 record against the spread this year.
    • Air Force is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
    • Out of Air Force’s 10 games with a set total, six have hit the over (60%).

    Air Force Pick Insights

    • Air Force ranks 81st in the FBS with 364.1 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks sixth-best by allowing just 277.3 total yards per game.
    • Air Force’s defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 17.9 points conceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 27.6 points per game, which ranks 65th.
    • Air Force ranks worst in passing yards per game on offense (88.3), but at least it has been dominating on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in passing yards allowed per contest (181).
    • Things have been positive for Air Force on both offense and defense, as it is putting up 275.8 rushing yards per game (second-best) and surrendering only 96.3 rushing yards per game (10th-best).
    • Air Force’s third-down offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with a 45.8% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is ceding a 35.1% third-down rate, which ranks 34th.
    • After forcing 13 turnovers (104th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 17 times (65th in the FBS) this season, Air Force has the 98th-ranked turnover margin of -4.

    Air Force’s Best Players

    • The team’s top rusher, Emmanuel Michel, has carried the ball 169 times for 747 yards (62.3 per game) with nine touchdowns.
    • Jared Roznos’ 332 receiving yards (27.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 11 catches on 15 targets with two touchdowns.
    • Cade Harris has put together a 179-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught five passes on 13 targets.
    • Brandon Engel has racked up 178 reciving yards (14.8 ypg) this season.
    • PJ Ramsey has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 27 tackles.
    • Alec Mock, Air Force’s leading tackler, has 66 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
    • Trey Taylor leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 55 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
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