Marshall vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:47 AM
  • James Madison (10-6) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Marshall (8-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • Marshall / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+

The Marshall Thundering Herd (8-10) visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (10-6) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Harrisonburg, VA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Marshall vs. James Madison Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall+11.5 -110O 162.5 -110+550
James Madison -11.5 -110U 162.5 -110-800

Marshall vs James Madison Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 87.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Marshall vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marshall will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 17 away games (+4.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Marshall have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 26 games (+16.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 16 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.53% ROI).

  • 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units / -13.68% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / -35.86% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 27.78% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.35 Units / 17.87% ROI).

  • 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.3 Units / 18.43% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -15.01% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units / 7.2% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (859 assists/ 599 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall has 859 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Sunbelt Teams

Marshall has an eFG% of 48% this season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Marshall has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 86.9 points per game (1,565 points/18 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.4

James Madison has averaged 83.1 points per game (4,237 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

James Madison has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

James Madison has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (303 assists/ 199 TOs) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,278 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Marshall has averaged 8.1 steals per game (414 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Marshall has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (488 rebounds/19 games) this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Marshall has averaged 8.1 steals per game (414 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 9.1 steals per game (466 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

James Madison has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (491 rebounds/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.9

James Madison has averaged 9.1 steals per game (466 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

James Madison has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,311 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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