- March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
- Wisconsin (16-18) is a -5.5 point favorite vs James Madison (18-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- James Madison / Wisconsin TV channel: CBS
The James Madison Dukes (18-14) visit Barclays Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (16-18) on Mar. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Brooklyn, NY.
Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The James Madison vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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James Madison vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| James Madison | +5.5 -110 | O 145.5 -115 | +200 |
| Wisconsin | -5.5 -110 | U 145.5 -105 | -250 |
James Madison vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
James Madison vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 55.7% confidence for today’s game.
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James Madison Basketball Best Bets Today:
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 29 games (+27.30 Units / 13% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.95 Units / 23% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.95 Units / 20% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+5.55 Units / 12% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)
Wisconsin Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.15 Units / 23% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games (+9.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 games (+7.00 Units / 4% ROI)
- Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 38 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
James Madison has a 18-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.55 Units / 7.01% ROI).
- 26-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +27.3 Units / 13.4% ROI
- 15-17 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -9.94% ROI
- 17-15 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 1.37% ROI
Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wisconsin has a 14-20 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.05 Units / -20.88% ROI).
- 18-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -3.32% ROI
- 23-12 when betting the Over for +9.8 Units / 25.45% ROI
- 12-23 when betting the Under for -13.3 Units / -34.55% ROI
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.3
James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
James Madison has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%
James Madison has averaged 82.9 points per game (4,642 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7
Wisconsin has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (243 turnovers/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2
Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0
James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
James Madison has averaged 9.7 steals per game (222 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
James Madison has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8
James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin has allowed 65.5 points per game (3,867 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (810/1,867) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,423/3,183) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Wisconsin has allowed 62.7 points per game (2,196 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9
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