Troy vs. James Madison: College Football Week 9 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Troy vs. James Madison prediction for Thursday, October 29, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our College Football machine learning models.
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Troy
Predicted score
18
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35
Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field
James Madison
Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field
Pre-Game Probabilities Last updated:

Spread

James Madison -17.5
Spread
  • Troy
    49.7%
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  • James Madison
    50.3%
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Troy vs. James Madison: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: College Football Week 9

  • Teams: Troy vs. James Madison
  • Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
  • Time: 7:30PM ET
  • Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Troy (+17.5, -110), James Madison (-17.5, -110)
  • Moneyline: Troy +680, James Madison -1100
  • Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points (-110/-110)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Troy: 9.3%
  • James Madison: 90.7%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Troy 17-35 James Madison.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Troy a win probability of 9.3%, while the James Madison have a win probability of 90.7%.

Summary

Troy faces off against James Madison in college football action at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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