The Oregon Ducks host the James Madison Dukes for the first round of the College Football Playoff in Eugene, Oregon.
Kickoff takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast live on TNT.
I came through with a 2-leg same-game parlay for the first round, featuring a spread pick and a player prop for Oregon running back Noah Whittington.
Read on for my Oregon vs. James Madison odds and College Football Playoff picksfor Saturday, December 20.
Oregon vs. James Madison Odds
| Oregon Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-21 -108 | 46.5 -108o / -112u | -1800 |
| James Madison Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+21 -112 | 46.5 -108o / -112u | +1100 |
Oregon vs. James Madison Picks, Parlay
- James Madison +21
- Noah Whittington 60+ Rush Yards
Parlay Odds: +164 (via DraftKings)
Oregon vs. James Madison Preview, Same-Game Parlay
The James Madison Dukes and the Oregon Ducks will duel from Eugene on Saturday.
James Madison enters the game with a 12-1 record, now attempting to pull off the largest upset in program history.
Quarterback Alonzo Barnett III leads the Dukes with 2,533 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Oregon enjoyed one of its best seasons in program history, 12-1. Dan Lanning's team's lone loss came against the top-seeded Indiana, but the Ducks have won six straight since.
Sophomore Donte Moore leads the team with 2,733 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Spread Pick: James Madison +21
I'll bite on the three-score dog.
I believe James Madison can run the football well enough to keep this game respectable. The Dukes will muck this game up, and the pace should favor the underdog.
Additionally, Oregon has some key skill-position players who are questionable, which could slow down its explosive offense.
Oregon Player Prop: Noah Whittington 60+ Rushing Yards
As mentioned, I expect Oregon to lean on its rushing game.
The Fort Valley, Georgia, native has cashed this prop in eight of eleven games this season.
Whittington should see plenty of volume in this matchup.
Oregon vs. James Madison Parlay
- James Madison +21
- Noah Whittington 60+ Rush Yards
Parlay Odds: +164 (DraftKings)
