Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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  • James Madison is a -8.5 point favorite vs Louisiana
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • Louisiana / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Harrisonburg, VA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-118).

The Louisiana vs. James Madison Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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

Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 73.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisiana vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 18 away games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+6.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.15 Units / -8.51% ROI).

  • 7-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -24.87% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 7-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.5 Units / -39.34% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 3.39% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 61.3 points per game (1,349 points/22 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 74.7

Louisiana has averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,349 points/1,183 shots) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Louisiana has averaged 61.3 points per game (1,349 points/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.4

Louisiana has 14.7 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 20.9

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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,194 assists/ 912 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

James Madison averaged 83.8 points per game (2,766 points/33 games) last season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

James Madison averaged 16.2 assists per game (533 assists/33 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/22 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Louisiana has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,107 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Louisiana allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (156/575) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

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

James Madison allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

James Madison has forced 8.5 turnovers per game (187 turnovers/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9


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