- James Madison (9-4) is a -12.5 point favorite vs South Alabama (7-5)
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- South Alabama / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+
The South Alabama Jaguars (7-5) visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (9-4) on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Harrisonburg, VA.
James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).
The South Alabama vs. James Madison Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Alabama | +12.5 -110 | O 156.5 -110 | +600 |
| James Madison | -12.5 -110 | U 156.5 -110 | -900 |
South Alabama vs James Madison Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 89.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
South Alabama vs James Madison Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence for today’s game.
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South Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.20 Units / 20% ROI)
James Madison Basketball Best Bets Today:
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 26 games (+18.15 Units / 21% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.60 Units / 33% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.85 Units / 18% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Alabama has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / 0% ROI
James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
James Madison has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.55 Units / 0% ROI).
- 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.2 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.65 Units / 0% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.45 Units / 0% ROI
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (335 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.9
South Alabama has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (475 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6
South Alabama has 14.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.6
South Alabama has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (148 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 12.0
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 88.8 points per game (1,332 points/15 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.9
James Madison is shooting 49% (491/1,009) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%
James Madison has a TS% of 50% this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 47%
James Madison has averaged 83.4 points per game (4,004 points/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.4
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,226 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0
South Alabama has averaged 6.2 steals per game (310 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2
South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (268/894) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%
South Alabama has averaged 6.5 steals per game (98 steals/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3
James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 9.0 steals per game (433 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2
James Madison has averaged 9.0 steals per game (433 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
James Madison has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (415 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.7
James Madison has averaged 9.0 steals per game (135 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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