James Madison vs Duke Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 24

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Duke head coach Jon Scheyer watches from the sideline against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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  • Duke (19-13) is a -7.5 point favorite vs James Madison (19-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • James Madison / Duke TV channel: CBS

The James Madison Dukes (19-14) visit Barclays Center to take on the Duke Blue Devils (19-13) on Mar. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 5:15pm EDT in Brooklyn, NY.

Duke is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The James Madison vs. Duke Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison+7.5 -110O 148.5 -115+250
Duke -7.5 -110U 148.5 -105-300

James Madison vs Duke Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Duke will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Duke Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 30 games (+29.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games (+7.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+9.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games (+1.40 Units / 1% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 19-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.55 Units / 9.47% ROI).

  • 27-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +29 Units / 14.16% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -12.6% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 4% ROI

Duke Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Duke has a 19-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 12.95% ROI).

  • 20-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.5 Units / -5.33% ROI
  • 13-20 when betting the Over for -8.95 Units / -24.69% ROI
  • 20-13 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 15.68% ROI

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 85.1 points per game (2,639 points/31 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.0

James Madison has averaged 16.6 assists per game (514 assists/31 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.8

James Madison has averaged 83.0 points per game (5,311 points/64 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 73.3

James Madison is shooting 37% from three (280/763) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends:

Duke is shooting 42% from three (138/331) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Duke is shooting 51% (464/905) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Duke has averaged 1.35 points per shot (2,483 points/1,844 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Duke is shooting 48% (892/1,844) this season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 9.1 steals per game (282 steals/31 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

James Madison has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (826 rebounds/31 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

James Madison has averaged 9.1 steals per game (580 steals/64 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

James Madison has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (826 rebounds/31 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends:

Duke has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,766 rebounds/67 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Duke has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (4,377 points/3,862 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Duke has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/696) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Duke has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,639 points/3,140 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.26


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