In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs James Madison prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 23rd at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 4-2 this year after they lost to Toledo by a score of 82-80 in their last game. Jacksonville State led 41-34 at the half, but they allowed 48 points in the second half for the loss. The Gamecocks shot 51.7% from the field, 37.5% on three pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Jaron Pierre Jr. led Jax State with 20 points and nine rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Gamecocks defeated East Carolina, Coastal Carolina, and Georgia State. Jacksonville State has scored 81.6 points per game and they have allowed 63.8 points against per game, while also averaging 43.4 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game this season. Jaron Pierre Jr. is averaging 23.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Jacksonville State is shooting 49.5% from the field, 79.4% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes are 3-3 this season after they lost to UC San Diego by a score of 73-67 in their last game. James Madison trailed 34-28 at the half, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Dukes shot 42.9% from the field, 40.7% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Bryce Lindsay led James Madison with 17 points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Dukes defeated UIC by a score of 99-81, but lost to Towson before that. James Madison has scored 83.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points against per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Xavier Brown is averaging 15.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while James Madison is shooting 49.3% from the field, 66.4% on free throws, and 36.9% on three pointers this year.
Why Jacksonville State will beat James Madison
- Jacksonville State has won four of its last five games against the Sun Belt Conference.
- James Madison has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Jacksonville State vs James Madison Prediction
Jacksonville State had their three game winning streak snapped on Friday against UC San Diego, but they have had a solid start to the season and have played very strong defense. James Madison has alternated wins and losses over their first six games and if that trend is to continue here, the Dukes are due for a loss. This should be a pretty entertaining game to watch, but I like what I am seeing out of Jacksonville State and I like them here.