- James Madison is a -3.5 point favorite vs South Alabama
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- South Alabama / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+
The South Alabama Jaguars visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes on Jan. 22. 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 -3.5 (-110).
The South Alabama vs. James Madison Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under
South Alabama vs James Madison Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 63.0% 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 55.0% confidence for today’s game.
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South Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.50 Units / 16% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
James Madison Basketball Best Bets Today:
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.95 Units / 11% ROI)
- 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 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Alabama has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.08% ROI).
- 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 2.98% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI
James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
James Madison has a 5-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI).
- 8-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 0.95% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (461 assists/ 276 TOs) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.2
South Alabama averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (211 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.0
South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (659 assists/ 442 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1
South Alabama has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (991 assists/ 768 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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 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 had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (533 assists/ 347 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has allowed 12.1 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 8.0
South Alabama has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,218 points/1,129 shots) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.24
South Alabama has allowed 11.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.7
South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (423/1,129) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%
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 has forced 8.9 turnovers per game (160 turnovers/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
James Madison allowed opponents to shoot 42% (809/1,940) last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
James Madison allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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