James Madison Dukes (16-2) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (5-14)
January 24, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Old Dominion Monarchs +8; Over/Under: +152
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The James Madison Dukes look to build on their impressive 17-2 record. The Old Dominion Monarchs need a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs prediction.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes rebounded from a loss to App State with wins over UL Monroe and Marshall. The James Madison Dukes are averaging 85.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.2 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Terrence Edwards Jr. is averaging 17.2 points and 5.1 rebounds, while TJ Bickerstaff is averaging 13.9 points and 1.7 assists. Noah Freidel is the third double-digit scorer and Julien Wooden is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The James Madison Dukes are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The James Madison Dukes are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
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Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs recently lost to Coastal Carolina and UL Monroe, while beating Marshall. The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 72.2 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Vasean Allette is averaging 17.6 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Chaunce Jenkins is averaging 15.9 points and 4 rebounds. Tyrone Williams is the third double-digit scorer, and RJ Blakney is dishing 0.4 assists. The Old Dominion Monarchs are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free throw line. The Old Dominion Monarchs are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
James Madison Dukes vs Old Dominion Monarchs prediction
The James Madison Dukes have been one of those teams this season that I just blindly back. James Madison is not only winning games left and right, but it’s proven it can win on the road and is 12-6 ATS on the season. The Old Dominion Monarchs don’t play much defense, home court hasn’t mattered much, and they’re 4-14 ATS on the season. ODU has failed to cover 8 of its last 10 games. James Madison beat Old Dominion 84-69 back in early December. There’s a lot leaning toward the James Madison Dukes in this contest. I’ll lay the points with the road team.
