The Dukes will play the 49ers on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:06 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with James Madison and Charlotte scheduled to matchup at Jerry Richardson Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - James Madison had a 99.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Charlotte in the 2023 season was 92.33.
- Away James Madison - At the end of the 2023 regular season, James Madison had a 6-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte - Charlotte finished the 2023 regular season with a 1-5 record as a home team. They ranked 6th in the American Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - James Madison wound up 2nd (443) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Charlotte ranked 12th (210) for points scored in the 2023 American Conference.
- Points Against - James Madison finished 7th (253) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Charlotte wound up 8th (343) in the 2023 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - James Madison had a 11-2 regular season overall record, with Charlotte notching a 3-9 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the morning to ya, lads and lasses! It's James Madison versus Charlotte at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, August 31st!
The James Madison, with an 11-2 record, is ready to dominate the field again. Meanwhile, Charlotte hopes to improve upon their 3-9 standing from last season.
Get ready for a wild showdown as these two teams clash in Week 1! Don't miss out on the action - bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
Best Dukes at 49ers Odds
| Underdog Charlotte | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -7.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Charlotte is a +7.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Charlotte is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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James Madison
Charlotte
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | -7.5 -105+7.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte - Charlotte bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Charlotte underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
James Madison at Charlotte 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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James Madison
Charlotte
First Team To Score
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
James Madison
Charlotte
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | -200+135+10000Bet |
James Madison
Charlotte
Game to Overtime
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
James Madison
Charlotte
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | Yes -650No +425Bet |
| BetMGM | |
James Madison
Charlotte
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | Yes +115No -150Bet |
James Madison
Charlotte
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 8:06pm EDT | Yes +700No -1400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | James Madison vs Charlotte Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | JMU 30, CLT 7 Jerry Richardson Stadium | James Madison by 23 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| Charlotte | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 94 | 1-1 | 0-1 | W1 |
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 13 | 1-0 | 1-0 | W2 |
James Madison & Charlotte Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
James Madison Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| James Madison |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Charlotte |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| 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 | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | James Madison vs Louisiana-Monroe | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Coastal Carolina vs James Madison | Thursday, October 10th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Southern Miss vs James Madison | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Georgia State vs James Madison | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | James Madison vs Old Dominion | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | James Madison vs Appalachian State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Marshall vs James Madison | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | James Madison vs Charlotte | JMU 30, CLT 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Charlotte vs North Carolina | UNC 38, CLT 20 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Gardner-Webb vs Charlotte | CLT 27, GWEB 26 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Charlotte vs Indiana | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Charlotte vs Rice | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | East Carolina vs Charlotte | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Charlotte vs Navy | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Charlotte vs Memphis | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Tulane vs Charlotte | Thursday, October 31st, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | South Florida Stars vs Charlotte | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Charlotte vs Florida Atlantic | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | UAB vs Charlotte | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the James Madison vs Charlotte College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 8:06 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the James Madison vs Charlotte Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the James Madison vs Charlotte Game.
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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 account balance after the game.