- James Madison (10-4) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Appalachian State (9-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Appalachian State / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+
The Appalachian State Mountaineers (9-6) visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (10-4) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Harrisonburg, VA.
James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Appalachian State vs. James Madison Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Appalachian State vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Appalachian State | +5.5 -105 | O 149.5 -110 | +200 |
| James Madison | -5.5 -115 | U 149.5 -110 | -250 |
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Appalachian State vs James Madison Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Appalachian State will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Appalachian State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.80 Units / 18% ROI)
- Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Appalachian State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
- Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 4% ROI)
James Madison Basketball Best Bets Today:
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+20.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.60 Units / 33% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Appalachian State has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.55 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / 0% ROI
James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
James Madison has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.55 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.2 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / 0% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.45 Units / 0% ROI
Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Appalachian State is shooting 59% from inside the arc (310/529) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 51%
Appalachian State has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (486 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Appalachian State has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Appalachian State is shooting 30% from three (112/369) this season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 88.8 points per game (1,421 points/16 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.6
James Madison is shooting 48% (522/1,076) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%
James Madison has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%
James Madison has 21.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.4
Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Appalachian State has allowed an average of 1.01 points per shot (1,018 points/1,010 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (1,125/2,879) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%
Appalachian State has allowed 63.6 points per game (1,018 points/16 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 73.7
Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 37% (372/1,010) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%
James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 9.1 steals per game (445 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
James Madison has averaged 9.1 steals per game (445 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2
James Madison has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (448 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8
James Madison has averaged 9.2 steals per game (147 steals/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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