Key Points
  • James Madison Dukes (11-1) and Air Force Falcons (8-4) will face off in the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday.
  • This is James Madison's first bowl game in history while Air Force has a 13-13-1 record in bowl matchups.
  • Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • James Madison is favored by 1 point with an over/under for total points set at 41.
  • SportsLine's Projection Model, which has a proven track record, offers predictions and betting advice for the game.
  • James Madison vs. Air Force spread: Dukes -1, over/under: 41 points, money line: Dukes -123, Falcons +103.
  • James Madison has a strong defense, ranking high in points allowed, total defense, and run defense.
  • Air Force excels in the ground game, leading the Mountain West in rushing yards per game with multiple contributors in the backfield.
  • SportsLine's model predicts the teams to combine for 50 points and says one side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations.