Marshall vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2023, 1:04 PM
  • James Madison (20-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Marshall (23-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Marshall Thundering Herd (23-6) visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (20-9) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Harrisonburg.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Marshall vs. James Madison Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Marshall vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall+1.5 -115O 159.5 -110+100
James Madison -1.5 -105U 159.5 -110-120

Marshall vs James Madison Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 52.4% confidence.

Marshall vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Marshall and James Madison, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+15.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+6.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+5.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+3.40 Units / 9% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has gone 18-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+7 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 21-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -2.01% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -7.79% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has gone 17-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -30.9 Units / -26.49% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.87% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 2.98% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 18.2 assists per game (437 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Marshall has a 24% free throw rate (881 free throw attempts/3,735 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 30%

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (909 assists/ 706 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall has 909 assists since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Sunbelt Teams

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 1.36 points per shot (1,999 points/1,466 shots) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22

James Madison has 23.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

James Madison has averaged 1.30 points per shot (4,177 points/3,203 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.21

James Madison is shooting 48% (703/1,466) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 45%

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 9.3 steals per game (223 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Marshall has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (605 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Marshall has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,424 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Marshall has 446 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Sunbelt Teams

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 10.3 steals per game (247 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

James Madison has 494 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Sunbelt Teams

James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (494 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

James Madison has averaged 10.3 steals per game (247 steals/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5


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