James Madison vs Norfolk State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 9

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  • James Madison is a -3.5 point favorite vs Norfolk State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • James Madison / Norfolk State TV channel: ESPN+

The James Madison Dukes visit Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall to take on the Norfolk State Spartans on Nov. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Norfolk, VA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The James Madison vs. Norfolk State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison-3.5 -115O 144.5 -105-175
Norfolk State +3.5 -105U 144.5 -115+145

James Madison vs Norfolk State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Norfolk State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Norfolk State will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 31 games (+19.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 away games (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 away games (+2.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+16.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+10.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Norfolk State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 1-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 62.5% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Norfolk State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Norfolk State has a 0-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% 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 averaged 16.2 assists per game (533 assists/33 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.8

James Madison had an eFG% of 55% last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

James Madison had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Norfolk State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State had 22.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Norfolk State had an eFG% of 52% last season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

Norfolk State had a TS% of 47% last season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Norfolk State had 22.2 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 20.8

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

James Madison averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (875 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

James Madison stole the ball 301 times last season — 2nd most among Sunbelt Teams

James Madison averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (875 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Norfolk State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Norfolk State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,808) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Norfolk State averaged 8.8 steals per game (300 steals/34 games) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Norfolk State averaged 8.8 steals per game (300 steals/34 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Norfolk State stole the ball 300 times last season — most among MEAC Teams


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