The Dukes will play the Cavaliers on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Scott Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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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 2023 college football season has begun, with James Madison and Virginia scheduled to matchup at Scott Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 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 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Virginia in the 2022 season was 95.67.
- Away James Madison - At the end of the 2022 regular season, James Madison had a 3-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
- Home Virginia - Virginia finished the 2022 regular season with a 2-4 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - James Madison wound up 3rd (407) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Virginia ranked 7th (170) for points scored in the 2022 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - James Madison finished 6th (230) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Virginia wound up 7th (240) in the 2022 ACC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - James Madison had a 8-3 regular season overall record, with Virginia notching a 3-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown as James Madison faces Virginia at Scott Stadium... (It's gonna be a hot one!) The Dukes finished last season with a strong 8-3 standing... (Impressive!) Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had a tough go, ending with a 3-7 record... (Tough break!)
This Week 2 game is sure to be action-packed... (Hold on to your hats!) James Madison will look to continue their winning momentum... (They mean business!) Virginia, on the other hand, will be hungry for redemption... (Watch out, Dukes!)
If you're looking to bet on this game, SportsBetting3.com has got you covered... (Don't miss out!) Review the odds below and make your winning picks... (It's time to get in on the action!) Will James Madison dominate the field, or will Virginia pull off an upset? Only time will tell... (Get ready for a thrilling battle!) Don't miss this exciting clash of college football titans on September 9th... (Mark your calendars!) It's a game you won't want to miss!
Best Dukes at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Virginia | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Virginia | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Virginia is a +6.5 -106 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 40 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 40.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Virginia is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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James Madison
Virginia
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
James Madison at Virginia 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
Virginia
First Team To Score
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
James Madison
Virginia
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | -200+135+10000Bet |
James Madison
Virginia
Game to Overtime
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
James Madison
Virginia
Both Teams Score 10+
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes -350No +240Bet |
| BetMGM | |
James Madison
Virginia
Both Teams Score 20+
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +260No -350Bet |
James Madison
Virginia
Both Teams Score 30+
9/09/23 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1700No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 2 | James Madison vs Virginia Saturday, September 9th, 2023 | JMU 36, UVA 35 Scott Stadium | James Madison by 1 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| Virginia | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 279 | 405 | 2-4 | 1-4 | L1 |
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 7-1 | 0.875 | 11 | 2 | 443 | 253 | 5-1 | 6-0 | L1 |
James Madison & Virginia 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 |
 BetRivers |
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| James Madison | +40000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Virginia | +80000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Bucknell vs James Madison | JMU 38, BUCK 3 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | James Madison vs Virginia | JMU 36, UVA 35 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | James Madison vs Troy | JMU 16, TROY 14 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs Utah State | JMU 45, USU 38 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | South Alabama vs James Madison | JMU 31, USA 23 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Georgia Southern vs James Madison | JMU 41, GASO 13 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Marshall | JMU 20, MRSH 9 Thursday, October 19th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Old Dominion vs James Madison | JMU 30, ODU 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | James Madison vs Georgia State | JMU 42, GAST 14 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | UConn vs James Madison | JMU 44, CONN 6 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Appalachian State vs James Madison | APP 26, JMU 23 (OT) Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | James Madison vs Coastal Carolina | JMU 56, CCU 14 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | James Madison vs Air Force Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | AFA 31, JMU 21 Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Virginia vs Tennessee | TENN 49, UVA 13 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | James Madison vs Virginia | JMU 36, UVA 35 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Virginia vs Maryland | MD 42, UVA 14 Friday, September 15th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | NC State vs Virginia | NCSU 24, UVA 21 Friday, September 22nd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Virginia vs Boston College | BC 27, UVA 24 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | William & Mary vs Virginia | UVA 27, W&M 13 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Virginia vs North Carolina | UVA 31, UNC 27 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Virginia vs Miami (FL) | MIA 29, UVA 26 (OT) Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Georgia Tech vs Virginia | GT 45, UVA 17 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Virginia vs Louisville | LOU 31, UVA 24 Thursday, November 9th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Duke vs Virginia | UVA 30, DUKE 27 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Virginia Tech vs Virginia | VT 55, UVA 17 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the James Madison vs Virginia 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, September 9th, 2023 at 12:00 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 Virginia Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the James Madison vs Virginia 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.