Texas State vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 24

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  • James Madison is a -4.5 point favorite vs Texas State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Texas State / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas State Bobcats visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 pm in Harrisonburg, VA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Texas State vs. James Madison Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Texas State vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Texas State vs James Madison Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 66.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas State vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Texas State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% 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 Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.00 Units / 9% 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 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)

Texas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas State has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.05 Units / -24.22% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -8.14% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 5-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.4 Units / -49.76% ROI).

  • 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -2.07% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State has made 4.8 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas State has made 4.8 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison had a TS% of 50% last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

James Madison has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,159 assists/ 881 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 — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.0

James Madison had an eFG% of 55% last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

Texas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (136/400) this season — tied for 4th highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Texas State has forced 13.7 turnovers per game (274 turnovers/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

Texas State allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Texas State has averaged 9.4 steals per game (188 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

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 8.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

James Madison has forced 8.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

James Madison averaged 9.1 steals per game (301 steals/33 games) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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