- James Madison (22-10) is a James Madison -1.5 point favorite vs South Alabama (18-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
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The South Alabama Jaguars (18-15) visit Pensacola Bay Center to take on the James Madison Dukes (22-10) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Pensacola.
James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The South Alabama vs. James Madison Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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South Alabama vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Alabama | +1.5 -110 | O 142.5 -110 | -105 |
| James Madison | -1.5 -110 | U 142.5 -110 | -115 |
South Alabama vs James Madison Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 56.8% confidence.
South Alabama vs James Madison Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Alabama will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Alabama and James Madison, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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South Alabama Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 away games (+12.65 Units / 54% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.60 Units / 26% ROI)
- South Alabama have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.10 Units / 36% ROI)
- South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
James Madison Basketball Best Bets Today:
- James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+9.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+6.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- James Madison have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
- James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.85 Units / 62% ROI)
South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Alabama has gone 19-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.8 Units / 17.01% ROI).
- 14-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -13.1% ROI
- 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
- 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI
James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
James Madison has gone 18-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 18.5% ROI).
- 18-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -30.1 Units / -22.62% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.45 Units / -7.69% ROI
South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has averaged 6.3 offensive rebounds per game (146 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.8
South Alabama has 11.9 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.0
South Alabama has a 20% free throw rate (273 free throw attempts/1,366 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%
South Alabama has 11.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has averaged 1.36 points per shot (1,999 points/1,466 shots) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.22
James Madison is shooting 48% (703/1,466) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 45%
James Madison has averaged 78.8 points per game (4,177 points/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 71.1
James Madison has averaged 83.3 points per game (1,999 points/24 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Alabama has averaged 6.1 steals per game (140 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5
South Alabama has averaged 6.6 steals per game (370 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2
South Alabama has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 12.9
South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,327/3,195) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:
James Madison has 494 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Sunbelt Teams
James Madison has averaged 10.3 steals per game (247 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (494 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2
James Madison has averaged 10.3 steals per game (247 steals/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.5
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