James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 7 picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. James Madison Dukes on Thursday

The James Madison Dukes hope to return to their winning ways when they host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in a Sun Belt Conference matchup at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. on Thursday. James Madison (4-1, 0-1) began the season with four consecutive victories before dropping a 21-19 decision to UL Monroe last weekend in its first conference game of 2024. Coastal Carolina (4-1, 1-0) bounced back from its first loss of the year by topping Old Dominion 45-37 this past Saturday. After losing their first meeting in 2005, the Dukes have won three consecutive matchups against the Chanticleers, including a 56-14 rout last season.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Dukes are 9.5-point favorites in the latest James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 61. The Dukes are -356 (risk $356 to win $100) money-line favorites, while the Chanticleers are +274 underdogs. Before making any Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks since inception, and is 8-4 on top-rated picks over the past two weeks of this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns!

Now, the model has dialed in on James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds on the spread, money line and over/under for Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison:

• James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina spread: Dukes -9.5
• James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina over/under: 61 points 
• James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina money line: Dukes -356, Chanticleers +274
• JMU: James Madison has won nine of 10 at home
• CCU: Coastal Carolina is 9-4 ATS over its last 13 games
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Why James Madison can cover

James Madison has completely dominated Coastal Carolina in their last three meetings, outscoring the Chanticleers 148-31 during that span. Prior to last week's defeat, the Dukes racked up 133 points in victories over North Carolina and Ball State, with quarterback Alonza Barnett III throwing for 668 yards and 10 touchdowns while also running for 143 yards and three scores. 

The redshirt sophomore, who has made 12 TD passes against one interception during his first year as a starter, trails running back George Pettaway (298 yards) for the team lead in rushing and tops the club with four touchdown runs. Meanwhile, the James Madison defense has forced 15 turnovers already this season and the Dukes have three defensive/special teams touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Coastal Carolina can cover

Coastal Carolina quarterback Ethan Vasko is coming off the best performance of his career. Also a redshirt sophomore, Vasko threw for 367 yards and three TDs in the win against Old Dominion. Senior running back Braydon Bennett is third on the Chanticleers in rushing with 145 yards but leads the team with five touchdown runs after recording two -- in addition to a TD reception -- versus the Monarchs. 

Coastal Carolina also is dangerous on the other side of the ball, as its defense has scored four touchdowns of its own already this season. Linebacker Shane Bruce leads the team in tackles (39) and is tied for the team lead in tackles for loss (3.0). He'll be at the forefront of slowing down the dynamic duo of Barnett and Pettaway. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make James Madison vs. Coastal Carolina picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 68 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison, and which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.