- Wake Forest is a -8.5 point favorite vs James Madison
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
- James Madison / Wake Forest TV channel: ESPN+
The James Madison Dukes visit LJVM Coliseum to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Winston-Salem, NC.
Wake Forest is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The James Madison vs. Wake Forest Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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James Madison vs. Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| James Madison | +8.5 -115 | O 136.5 -115 | +290 |
| Wake Forest | -8.5 -105 | U 136.5 -105 | -375 |
James Madison vs Wake Forest Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
James Madison vs Wake Forest Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.
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James Madison Basketball Best Bets Today:
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+11.90 Units / 6% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.07 Units / 13% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.55 Units / 6% ROI)
Wake Forest Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wake Forest has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 22 games at home (+4.45 Units / 1% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.30 Units / 8% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+3.15 Units / 0% ROI)
- Wake Forest have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)
- Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
James Madison has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 5.97% ROI).
- 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -3.4% ROI
- 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -37% ROI
- 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.55% ROI
Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wake Forest has a 2-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.9 Units / -65.29% ROI).
- 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 1.64% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.84% 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%
Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:
Wake Forest shot 79% from the free throw line (502/632) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Wake Forest had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Wake Forest averaged 1.34 points per shot (2,650 points/1,982 shots) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Wake Forest shot 79% from the free throw line (502/632) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
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
Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:
Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (105/344) in the second half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%
Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (126/356) in the first half last season — tied for 2nd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 44% (433/980) in the first half last season — 4th highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%
Wake Forest allowed opponents to shoot 42% (413/985) in the second half last season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%
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