James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/08/25

Narrative matters in college football betting, and the James Madison storyline writes itself. Ask anyone paying attention and they’ll tell you the Dukes are quietly building a résumé worthy of representing the Group of 6 in the College Football Playoff. They’re 7-1, and the lone blemish came at Louisville — a loss that looks more like a badge of honor given the Cardinals’ current playoff positioning. JMU is rolling, and the market has taken notice. Marshall, on the other hand, is coming off a midweek disaster at Coastal Carolina. The Herd were a full touchdown favorite and even controlled that game early, yet turnovers and miscues flipped everything on its head. Not only did Marshall fail to cover — they lost outright, and in ugly fashion. That result soured the betting public quickly.

And that’s exactly where the opportunity lies. This is your classic buy-low, sell-high setup. JMU’s stock could not be hotter with a massive rivalry showdown vs. App State on deck, while Marshall looks damaged after a high-profile misstep. At home, catching nearly 2 touchdowns, this is a favorable number for a program that still has talent and pride. JMU deserves respect, but situationally this is a tough ask. Marshall can shorten the game, absorb punches, and hang around. We’ll grab the points, and we wouldn’t be shocked if the Herd won outright.

James Madison vs. Marshall prediction: Marshall Thundering Herd +13.5 (-110) available at number posted. Playable to +13.

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