Appalachian State Mountaineers (12-4) vs. James Madison Dukes (14-1)
January 13, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: James Madison Dukes -4; Over/Under: +149
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The Appalachian State Mountaineers look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The James Madison Dukes look to build on their 15-1 record in the Sun Belt standings. Let’s preview this game and give out an Appalachian State Mountaineers vs James Madison Dukes prediction.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers recently beat South Alabama and Coastal Carolina while losing to Troy. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 77.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 63.6 points on 36.8 percent shooting. TreVon Spillers is averaging 13.3 points and 0.4 assists, while Donovan Gregory is averaging 13.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Terence Harcum is dishing 1 assist and CJ Huntley is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 66.6 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes recently beat Louisiana and South Alabama while losing to Southern Miss. The James Madison Dukes are averaging 88.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Terrence Edwards Jr. is averaging 16.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while TJ Bickerstaff is averaging 15.4 points and 1.6 assists. Noah Freidel is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Green III is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The James Madison Dukes are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The James Madison Dukes are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs James Madison Dukes prediction
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are playing great ball and are one of the few teams on the Duke’s schedule that can give them a run. I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if looking at the underdog here. With that said, the line is reasonable and the James Madison Dukes are just way too consistent. James Madison has lost just one game this season, is elite offensively and is 11-4 ATS on the season. As I’ve said in the past, I’m not stepping in front of James Madison. Give me the Dukes and the reasonable line.
