James Madison vs Troy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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  • Troy is a -9.5 point favorite vs James Madison
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • James Madison / Troy TV channel: ESPN+

The James Madison Dukes visit Trojan Arena to take on the Troy Trojans on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Troy, AL.

Troy is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-102).

The James Madison vs. Troy Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison+9.5 -118O 149.5 -110+340
Troy -9.5 -102U 149.5 -110-450

James Madison vs Troy Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Troy will win this college basketball game with 75.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Troy Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Troy will cover the spread with 61.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+6.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+4.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Troy have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Troy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 6-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.4 Units / -42.82% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.52% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI

Troy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Troy has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.35 Units / 20.81% ROI).

  • 13-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -2.46% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 25.84% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -34.45% ROI

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 had a TS% of 50% last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

James Madison has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,179 assists/ 890 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Troy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Troy has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,714 points/20 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.2

Troy has 22.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.9

Troy has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (332 assists/ 244 TOs) this season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Troy has averaged 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (245 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

James Madison allowed 69.4 points per game (2,291 points/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 73.8

James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 42% (809/1,940) last season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

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

Troy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Troy averaged 10.6 steals per game (317 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Troy has averaged 9.8 steals per game (810 steals/83 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Troy averaged 10.6 steals per game (317 steals/30 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Troy forced 15.2 turnovers per game (455 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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