College Football Odds Week 9: Old Dominion vs James Madison Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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James Madison looks to remain undefeated on the season as the 25th ranked Dukes host Sun Belt rival Old Dominion in college football Week 9. The betting odds see the Monarchs as 19.5-point underdogs as they seek their third straight victory. Coverage begins from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia on Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for Week 9 Old Dominion vs. James Madison: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Old Dominion vs No. 25 James Madison Odds

• Opening point spread: James Madison -17
• Opening moneyline: James Madison -900/Old Dominion +600
• Opening total: Over/Under 49 points scored
• Time: 8 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPNU)

UDPATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM steadily advanced James Madison throughout the week, from a -17.5 opener to -20.5 by Thursday. The Dukes are now -20.5 (-115) while taking 84% of spread bets/89% of spread dollars.

After opening at 49.5, the total has been stable at 48.5 since Monday. The Under is landing 59% of bets/61% of money at BetMGM.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: James Madison finally cracked the Top 25, after moving to an impressive 7-0 SU/5-2 ATS. In Week 8, the Dukes were 5-point favorites at Marshall and won 20-9 for their fifth consecutive spread-cover.

Old Dominion (4-3 SU/5-2 ATS) knocked off Appalachian State 28-21 catching 6 points at home. The Monarchs have covered three in a row and four of their last five.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 9 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson