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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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Hilltoppers at Dukes Odds
| Underdog Western Kentucky |
Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Western Kentucky |
Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -7 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Kentucky is a +7 -103 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
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 51 -113 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Kentucky is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
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+7 -105-7 -115 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
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+140-210+10000Bet |
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
Game to Overtime
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Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
Both Teams Score 10+
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Yes -750No +475Bet |
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
Both Teams Score 20+
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Yes +100No -125Bet |
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BetMGM |
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Western Kentucky
James Madison
Both Teams Score 30+
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Yes +600No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-USA | |||||||||
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 0.750 | 8 | 6 | 349 | 345 | 5-1 | 3-4 | L2 |
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 4-4 | 0.500 | 9 | 4 | 433 | 266 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W1 |
Western Kentucky & James Madison Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Kentucky Championship Odds| Team |
 BetRivers |
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| Western Kentucky | +16000 Bet |
| Team |
BetRivers |
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| James Madison | +16000 Bet |
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
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Kentucky vs Alabama |
ALA 63, WKU 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Kentucky vs Western Kentucky |
WKU 31, EKU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee |
WKU 49, MTSU 21 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Toledo vs Western Kentucky |
WKU 26, TOL 21 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Western Kentucky vs Boston College |
BC 21, WKU 20 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | UTEP vs Western Kentucky |
WKU 44, UTEP 17 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State |
WKU 31, SHSU 14 Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky |
WKU 31, KENN 14 Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Western Kentucky vs New Mexico State |
WKU 41, NMSU 28 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Louisiana Tech vs Western Kentucky |
LT 12, WKU 7 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky vs Liberty |
LIB 38, WKU 21 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Jacksonville State vs Western Kentucky |
WKU 19, JVST 17 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Week 15 | Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville State |
JVST 52, WKU 12 Friday, December 6th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Western Kentucky vs James Madison Boca Raton Bowl |
JMU 27, WKU 17 Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | James Madison vs Charlotte |
JMU 30, CLT 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Gardner-Webb vs James Madison |
JMU 13, GWEB 6 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs North Carolina |
JMU 70, UNC 50 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison |
JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | James Madison vs Louisiana-Monroe |
ULM 21, JMU 19 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Coastal Carolina vs James Madison |
JMU 39, CCU 7 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern |
GASO 28, JMU 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Southern Miss vs James Madison |
JMU 32, USM 15 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Georgia State vs James Madison |
JMU 38, GAST 7 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | James Madison vs Old Dominion |
JMU 35, ODU 32 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | James Madison vs Appalachian State |
APP 34, JMU 20 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Marshall vs James Madison |
MRSH 35, JMU 33 (2OT) Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Western 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
- Open a new sports betting before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new before the game starts on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 4:30 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
- Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Paypal.
- 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 matchups. Select the Western Kentucky vs James Madison Game.
- 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 balance after the game.