Duke vs James Madison Prediction 3-24-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a James Madison vs Duke betting prediction for this College Basketball showdown on Sunday, March 24th at the Barclays Center. We will take a look at: 

– The James Madison Dukes recent form and recent player performance

-The Duke Blue Devils recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between James Madison and Duke.

James Madison Wins Big

James Madison faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the NCAA tournament, and they were able to secure a 72-61 victory. At halftime, they were up 33-20, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Terrence Edwards Jr had a strong game, putting up 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists. James Madison is averaging 84 points, while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. Edwards Jr has been the top player, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from behind the three point line. 

Duke Defense Dominates First Game

Duke faced off against Vermont in the first game and it was a dominant victory. Duke’s defense gave up only 47 points, and that was enough for the 17 point victory. Mark Mitchell had a strong game, putting up 15 points and five rebounds. Kyle Filipowski only had three points in that game. Duke lost three of the previous 12 games; to Wake Forest, North Carolina, and NC State. Duke on the season is averaging 79.4 points, while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. Filipowski is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 51 percent from the field and 35 percent from behind the three point line. 

Duke Blue Devils Team Facts

• Duke has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Each of Duke’s last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Duke has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

James Madison Dukes Team Facts

• James Madison has won each of its last 14 games.
• Eight of James Madison’s last nine games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• James Madison has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games.

Matchup/League Facts

• Duke ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+13.0).
• Duke ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (119.6).
• James Madison ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.8%).
• James Madison ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.70).

James Madison vs Duke Betting Prediction

James Madison looked impressive against Wisconsin in the first game, and it’s going to be no different in this game. James Madison gave up only 61 points to Wisconsin, and their defense is going to step up in this game. Duke’s defense isn’t going to be as good as the first game, and that will be the difference here, as James Madison will get the job done. Back James Madison against the spread.