James Madison Dukes Set to Face Southern Miss with Perfect Record Despite Road Success
The 19th-ranked James Madison Dukes (14-0) will look to keep their perfect record alive as they face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-7). With a tipoff set for
Game outlook
The 19th-ranked James Madison Dukes (14-0) will look to keep their perfect record alive as they face off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-7). With a tipoff set for 3:00 PM EST from the Reed Green Coliseum, the Dukes open as the favorite with a betting line of -2.5. Both teams enter the matchup with winning records in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison having recorded a victory against Louisiana on the road and Southern Miss having taken down Georgia State at home.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Broncos +130 | Bulls -150
Spread: Broncos +2.5 (-110) | Bulls -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 60%.
Western Michigan Broncos
JMU continued their successful season with a 68-61 victory over Louisiana. Terrence Edwards Jr. led the team with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while TJ Bickerstaff had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Noah Freidel added 11 points and six rebounds, and the Dukes shot 41.4% from the field and 22.7% from three (39th in assists/turnover ratio and sixth in field goals made per game). JMU is currently ranked 36th in offensive efficiency and 46th in defensive efficiency. Western Michigan is ranked 267 in offense (averaging 71.4 points per game), 272 in defense (allowing an average of 75 points per game), and is 4-9 this season. The Broncos are shooting 44.49% from the field and 60.75% from free throws, and make 34.77% of their three pointers (ranked 133). They average 36.83 rebounds and 13.42 offensive assists per game (ranked 169 and 190 respectively). Defensively, they allow an average of 45.32% field goals, 68.91% free throws, and 35.74% of three pointers (ranked 298, 102, and 315 respectively). Lastly, they average 15.08 defensive assists and 12 turnovers per game (ranked 321 and 239 respectively).