This preview analyzes the upcoming bowl game between James Madison and Western Kentucky, focusing on factors influencing the betting odds like quarterback changes, offensive performance, and weather conditions.
James Madison head coach Bob Chesney walks onto the field as he disputes a call in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. The Over/Under has slowly trickled down from 53 to 51.5, and I fully agree with the line move and am playing the Under. The only concern is that lower-tier bowl game s often have aggressive play-calling on fourth down and similar reckless decisions.
However, the variables all indicate we are headed for a low-scoring affair. First, both starting quarterbacks have enrolled in the transfer portal. Second, neither of these passing offenses are all that impressive even when they had their starting signal-callers. And third, wind and rain should inhibit the passing game. James Madison opened as a seven-point favorite and that moved as high as 9.5, once the betting market learned Hilltoppers starting QB Caden Veltkamp entered the transfer portal. However, the Dukes then officially lost their starter to injury, causing the line to shift to 6.5. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) looks to pass during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium.After that, we saw a bizarre twist. Veltkamp announced he will play in the bowl game, even though he remains in the portal. That is strange to me and I would be surprised if he played the entire game. The market essentially agrees, as that announcement did not shift the market. A very sharp play at one sportsbook is what moved the market from 6.5 points to seve
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