James Madison Dukes (23-3) vs. Marshall Thundering Herd (12-15)
February 21, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Marshall Thundering Herd +7.5; Over/Under: +152
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The James Madison Dukes are riding a 6-game winning streak. The Marshall Thundering Herd have lost their last 3 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd prediction.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes recently beat Akron, Georgia State and Georgia Southern. The James Madison Dukes are averaging 84.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Terrence Edwards Jr. is averaging 17.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while TJ Bickerstaff is averaging 14 points and 1.8 assists. Noah Freidel is the third double-digit scorer and Julien Wooden is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The James Madison Dukes are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The James Madison Dukes are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
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Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Preview
The Marshall Thundering Herd lost to Troy, App State and Coastal Carolina during this streak. The Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 74.7 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Obinna Anochili-Killen is averaging 15.5 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Kevon Voyles is averaging 14 points and 3.7 rebounds. Kamdyn Curfman is the third double-digit scorer and Nate Martin is grabbing 9.6 rebounds. The Marshall Thundering Herd are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Marshall Thundering Herd are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd prediction
The Marshall Thundering Herd will be up for this game at home and the Cam Henderson Center crowd will give them a fighting chance. However, Marshall has had issues playing up to its competition and its defensive effort can be hit or miss. The James Madison Dukes have been the cream of the crop all year in the Sun Belt, and they’re 16-10 ATS on the season. James Madison beat Marshall by 15 points a month ago. I’m not stepping in front of the Dukes. I’ll lay the reasonable number with James Madison on the road.
