James Madison vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

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  • Arkansas is a -24.5 point favorite vs James Madison
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
  • James Madison / Arkansas TV channel: SEC+

The James Madison Dukes visit Bud Walton Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Fayetteville, AR.

Arkansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-105).

The James Madison vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison+24.5 -115O 161.5 -1152000
Arkansas -24.5 -105U 161.5 -105-10000

James Madison vs Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arkansas will win this college basketball game with 77.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Arkansas will cover the spread with 61.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+11.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.35 Units / 39% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 games (+13.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Arkansas have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+8.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 36 games (+6.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.18% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arkansas has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.17% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.3 Units / 0.43% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (205/689) last season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 42% (809/1,940) last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (205/689) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

James Madison forced 14.4 turnovers per game (475 turnovers/33 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas allowed 80.5 points per game (2,495 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Arkansas has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (899 points/787 shots) this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Arkansas allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,495 points/1,922 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Arkansas has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (899 points/787 shots) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (205/689) last season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 42% (809/1,940) last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (205/689) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

James Madison forced 14.4 turnovers per game (475 turnovers/33 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas allowed 80.5 points per game (2,495 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Arkansas has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (899 points/787 shots) this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Arkansas allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,495 points/1,922 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Arkansas has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (899 points/787 shots) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25


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