James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2023, 11:34 AM
  • James Madison (16-8) are -2.5 point favorites vs Appalachian State (13-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
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The James Madison Dukes (16-8) visit George M. Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers (13-11) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Boone.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The James Madison vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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James Madison vs. Appalachian State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison-2.5 -105O 137.5 -110-135
Appalachian State +2.5 -115U 137.5 -110+110

James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 53.6% confidence.

James Madison vs Appalachian State 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 James Madison and Appalachian State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 games (+4.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games (+21.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 46 games (+6.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has gone 13-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -32.9 Units / -31.08% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has gone 11-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 6.99% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -13.42% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 4.76% ROI

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 averaged 83.3 points per game (1,999 points/24 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

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

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

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (594 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Appalachian State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (747 assists/ 594 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Appalachian State has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (257 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Appalachian State has made 7.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 6.9

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (612 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Appalachian State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (361 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Appalachian State has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Appalachian State has allowed 64.3 points per game (1,543 points/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 67.1


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