James Madison vs Virginia 12/7/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Virginia Cavaliers (6-3) vs. James Madison Dukes (7-2)
December 7, 2021 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: James Madison Dukes +5.5 / Virginia Cavaliers -5.5; Over/Under: -124.5
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The Virginia Cavaliers and James Madison Dukes meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. The Virginia Cavaliers look for a win after winning five of their last six games. The James Madison Dukes look to build on their 7-2 record.
The Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 62.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 56.2 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Jayden Gardner is averaging 14.1 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Armaan Franklin is averaging 11.6 points and 1.4 assists. Kihei Clark is the third double-digit scorer and Kadin Shedrick is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Virginia Cavaliers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Cavaliers are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
The James Madison Dukes are averaging 79.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 64.2 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Takal Molson is averaging 11.3 points and 6 rebounds, while Vado Morse is averaging 11.2 points and 2.4 assists. Charles Falden is the third double-digit scorer and Justin Amadi is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The James Madison Dukes are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line. The James Madison Dukes are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
The Cavaliers are 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 road games and 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The Dukes are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The under is 5-1-1 in Cavaliers last 7 overall. The under is 6-1 in Dukes last 7 overall.
The Virginia Cavaliers are still elite defensively, but they’re not nearly as talented or good as they’ve been in past years. The James Madison Dukes haven’t had the toughest schedule up to this point, but they’re off to a fine start offensively, and they should be up for this game at home against a notable opponent. This is a prove it game for James Madison. Give me the home dog.
