The Monarchs will play the Dukes on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Bridgeforth Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:30 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 Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Old Dominion and James Madison taking place at Bridgeforth Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Old Dominion has a 98.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for James Madison is 99.67.
- Away Old Dominion - Heading into Week 8, Old Dominion currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home James Madison - James Madison has a 3-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the Old Dominion away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Old Dominion ranks 2nd (205) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison currently ranking 4th (163) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Old Dominion stands 6th (121) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. James Madison sits at 7th (82) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Old Dominion has a 4-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with James Madison currently 5-1 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Old Dominion and James Madison on Saturday!
The Week 8 game will be held at Bridgeforth Stadium, the home turf of James Madison.
With Old Dominion at 98.67 and James Madison at 99.67, it's sure to be a close match.
Old Dominion stands at 4-2 while James Madison is currently at 5-1.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.
Best Monarchs at Dukes Odds
| Underdog Old Dominion | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Old Dominion | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -2.5 -120 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Old Dominion is a +2.5 +100 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Old Dominion is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Old Dominion
James Madison
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | +2.5 +100-2.5 -120 |
Underdog Old Dominion - Old Dominion bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +2.5 Old Dominion underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -2.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Old Dominion at James Madison 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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Old Dominion
James Madison
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | -102-140+10000Bet |
Old Dominion
James Madison
Game to Overtime
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Old Dominion
James Madison
Both Teams Score 10+
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes -800No +500Bet |
Old Dominion
James Madison
Both Teams Score 20+
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +100No -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Old Dominion
James Madison
Both Teams Score 30+
10/18/25 3:30pm EDT | Yes +600No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 8 | Old Dominion vs James Madison Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | JMU 63, ODU 27 Bridgeforth Stadium | James Madison by 36 |
| 2024 Week 12 | James Madison vs Old Dominion Saturday, November 16th, 2024 | JMU 35, ODU 32 S.B. Ballard Stadium | James Madison by 3 |
| 2023 Week 9 | Old Dominion vs James Madison Saturday, October 28th, 2023 | JMU 30, ODU 27 Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field | James Madison by 3 |
| 2022 Week 11 | James Madison vs Old Dominion Saturday, November 12th, 2022 | JMU 37, ODU 3 S.B. Ballard Stadium | James Madison by 34 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #12 James Madison | 8-0 | 1.000 | 12 | 1 | 485 | 206 | 7-0 | 5-1 | W11 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 0.750 | 9 | 3 | 392 | 231 | 6-0 | 3-3 | W5 |
Old Dominion & James Madison Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Old Dominion Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Old Dominion YR: futures available
James Madison Championship Odds|
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| OH,US ncaafb Evnum: 1 Odds Pending |
Old Dominion & James Madison Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Old Dominion vs Indiana | IU 27, ODU 14 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | North Carolina Central vs Old Dominion | ODU 54, NCCU 6 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Old Dominion vs Virginia Tech | ODU 45, VT 26 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Liberty vs Old Dominion | ODU 21, LIB 7 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion | ODU 47, CCU 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Old Dominion vs Marshall | MRSH 48, ODU 24 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Old Dominion vs James Madison | JMU 63, ODU 27 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Appalachian State vs Old Dominion | ODU 24, APP 21 Saturday, October 25th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Old Dominion vs Louisiana-Monroe | ODU 31, ULM 6 Saturday, November 1st, 2025 |
| Week 12 | Troy vs Old Dominion | ODU 33, TROY 0 Thursday, November 13th, 2025 |
| Week 13 | Old Dominion vs Georgia Southern | ODU 45, GASO 10 Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 |
| Week 14 | Georgia State vs Old Dominion | ODU 27, GAST 10 Saturday, November 29th, 2025 |
| Bowls | Old Dominion vs South Florida Staffdna Cure Bowl | Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 5:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Weber State vs James Madison | JMU 45, WEB 10 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | James Madison vs Louisville | LOU 28, JMU 14 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs Liberty | JMU 31, LIB 13 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Georgia Southern vs James Madison | JMU 35, GASO 10 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | James Madison vs Georgia State | JMU 14, GAST 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana vs James Madison | JMU 24, UL 14 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Old Dominion vs James Madison | JMU 63, ODU 27 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | James Madison vs Texas State | JMU 52, TXST 20 Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 |
| Week 11 | James Madison vs Marshall | JMU 35, MRSH 23 Saturday, November 8th, 2025 |
| Week 12 | Appalachian State vs James Madison | JMU 58, APP 10 Saturday, November 15th, 2025 |
| Week 13 | Washington State vs James Madison | JMU 24, WSU 20 Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 |
| Week 14 | James Madison vs Coastal Carolina | JMU 59, CCU 10 Saturday, November 29th, 2025 |
| Week 15 | Troy vs James Madison | JMU 31, TROY 14 Friday, December 5th, 2025 |
| CFP | James Madison vs Oregon CFP First Round Game | Saturday, December 20th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Old Dominion vs James Madison 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, October 18th, 2025 at 3:30 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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Old Dominion vs James Madison 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.
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