James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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  • Appalachian State is a -1.5 point favorite vs James Madison
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • James Madison / Appalachian State TV channel: ESPN+

The James Madison Dukes visit Holmes Convocation Center to take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Boone, NC.

Appalachian State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The James Madison vs. Appalachian State Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison+1.5 -110O 132.5 -110+110
Appalachian State -1.5 -110U 132.5 -110-135

James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Appalachian State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Appalachian State will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+12.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 away games (+4.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+11.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.23 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+5.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Appalachian State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Appalachian State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+2.50 Units / 5% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -10.93% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -6.55% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -32.26% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.88% ROI

Appalachian State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Appalachian State has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -12.06% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -8.47% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison averaged 83.8 points per game (2,766 points/33 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.0

James Madison has 17.4 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

James Madison averaged 1.33 points per shot (2,766 points/2,074 shots) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.23

James Madison averaged 16.2 assists per game (533 assists/33 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Appalachian State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State is shooting 64% from the free throw line (186/289) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 70%

Appalachian State had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Appalachian State shot 48% (952/1,987) last season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Appalachian State averaged 78.7 points per game (2,518 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.0

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison averaged 9.1 steals per game (301 steals/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

James Madison has averaged 5.8 steals per game (92 steals/16 games) this season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.0

James Madison has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,282 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.5

James Madison averaged 9.1 steals per game (301 steals/33 games) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Appalachian State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Appalachian State averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (934 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Appalachian State has allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (3,110 points/2,990 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Appalachian State averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (934 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Appalachian State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (1,164/2,990) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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