Marshall vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • James Madison (16-13) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Marshall (12-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Marshall / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+

The Marshall Thundering Herd (12-19) visit Pensacola Bay Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (16-13) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Pensacola, FL.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).

The Marshall vs. James Madison Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Marshall+11.5 -105O 152.5 -105+550
James Madison -11.5 -115U 152.5 -115-800

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 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Marshall has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Marshall has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games (+0.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 26 games (+24.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 22 games (+2.90 Units / 11% ROI)

Marshall Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marshall has a 13-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.8 Units / -19.88% ROI).

  • 13-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.95 Units / -24.01% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Over for -8.8 Units / -25.84% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Under for +5.85 Units / 17.13% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.65 Units / 4.98% ROI).

  • 23-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +24.3 Units / 13.11% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -13.68% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 5.14% ROI

Marshall Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall is shooting 41% (632/1,522) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Marshall has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (948 assists/ 658 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marshall is shooting 41% (632/1,522) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Marshall has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.3

James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

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

James Madison has averaged 82.9 points per game (4,642 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Marshall Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marshall has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (625 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Marshall has averaged 8.0 steals per game (448 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Marshall has averaged 8.0 steals per game (448 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Marshall has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,415 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.2

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

James Madison has averaged 9.7 steals per game (222 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

James Madison has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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