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Thu 29 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM ET
Troy Trojans
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James Madison Dukes

Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 33 markets for Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes and backs Over 50.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $187.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Over 50.5 total points
Over 50.5 Total Points
You bet$10 If it wins$18.70Best price-115
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win48.6%
The price says50.0%

The model graded 33 markets for Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $187 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Thu 29 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM ET.

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Total Points Over 50.5 Lean49% chance -115
Total Points Members only Lean48% chance Members
Spread Members only Lean54% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean43% chance Members
Passing TDs × 1 prop Highup to 89% Members
Rush TDs × 1 prop Leanup to 46% Members
Rushing Yards × 3 props Highup to 67% Members
Receiving Yards × 7 props Highup to 61% Members
Passing Yards × 1 prop Leanup to 54% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Troy Trojans and James Madison Dukes last met on Thu 29 Oct 2026: Troy Trojans won 24-21. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Troy Trojans

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

James Madison Dukes

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
FactorThis fixture
AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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Player props

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Camden Coleman James Madison Passing TDs
Gavin Griffin Troy Rush TDs
Jordan Lovett Troy Rushing Yards
TJ Lott Troy Receiving Yards
George Pettaway James Madison Rushing Yards

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Troy Trojans @ James Madison Dukes — what the model found

Our model graded 33 betting markets for Troy Trojans at James Madison Dukes — 20 on the game itself and 13 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 33 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Troy Trojans @ James Madison Dukes — model preview

James Madison Dukes v Troy Trojans, 29 October 2026. Top of the list: James Madison Dukes -18.5 on the Line. Our model likes 6 bets in this game.

On Thursday 29 October 2026, James Madison Dukes play Troy Trojans in college football. Our model likes 6 bets here. The one it likes most is James Madison Dukes -18.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

James Madison Dukes -18.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 29 October 2026, James Madison Dukes host Troy Trojans in college football. The bet we are looking at is James Madison Dukes -18.5 Point Spread. On this line James Madison Dukes give up 18.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 18.5. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Trojans vs Dukes, or as Dukes vs Trojans. The most recent game between them was Thursday 29 October 2026. The model has generated 20 game picks and 13 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 29 Oct 2026Troy Trojans beat James Madison Dukes 24-21 on the road

Troy Trojans: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 17-41
  2. 29 Oct 2026Wonat James Madison Dukes 24-21
  3. 24 Oct 2026Lostvs UL Monroe Warhawks 14-21
  4. 17 Oct 2026Lostat Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 6-33
  5. 6 Oct 2026Wonvs Southern Miss Golden Eagles 55-34

James Madison Dukes: last 5 results

  1. 5 Nov 2026Wonat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 54-23
  2. 29 Oct 2026Lostvs Troy Trojans 21-24
  3. 22 Oct 2026Lostat App State Mountaineers 31-34
  4. 17 Oct 2026Wonvs Georgia State Panthers 49-22
  5. 10 Oct 2026Wonat Georgia Southern Eagles 27-24

Quick answers

Who won the last James Madison Dukes vs Troy Trojans game? Troy Trojans won their last meeting 24-21 on 29 October 2026.

How have Troy Trojans and James Madison Dukes done lately? Troy Trojans won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold. James Madison Dukes won 3 and lost 2 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes: the season so far

From every final score this season

Troy Trojans are 4-5 this season and James Madison Dukes are 8-2. James Madison Dukes are 4-1 at home. Troy Trojans are 1-3 on the road. James Madison Dukes score 41 points a game and let in 19.3. Troy Trojans score 22.3 and let in 26.2. James Madison Dukes games have averaged 60 points in total; Troy Trojans games have averaged 49.

SeasonTroy TrojansJames Madison Dukes
Won-lost4-58-2
At home3-24-1
On the road1-34-1
Points scored a game22.341
Points let in a game26.219.3
Points scored at home28.844
Points scored away14.336.8
Against winning sides1-34-1
Current runLost 1Won 1
Biggest win55-34 vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles87-3 vs Wagner Seahawks
Heaviest loss33-6 at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns24-21 vs Troy Trojans

Teams they have both played

  • Against Southern Miss Golden Eagles: James Madison Dukes won 54-23 on the road; Troy Trojans won 55-34 at home.

Quick answers

How are James Madison Dukes doing this season? James Madison Dukes are 8-2 this season: 4-1 at home and 4-1 on the road.

How many points do Troy Trojans score a game? Troy Trojans score 22.3 points a game this season and let in 26.2, across 9 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

Troy Trojans vs James Madison Dukes head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Troy Trojans 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Thu 29 Oct 2026, Troy Trojans at James Madison Dukes: Troy Trojans won 24-21.

DateGameScoreWinner
29 Oct 2026Troy Trojans @ James Madison Dukes21–24Troy Trojans
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