#20 James Madison Dukes to Take on Hampton Pirates in Spread Battle With Clear Defensive Edge
On Saturday afternoon, the undefeated #20 James Madison Dukes will travel to the Convocation Center to take on the Hampton Pirates. The Dukes are 9-0, having recently secured
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the undefeated #20 James Madison Dukes will travel to the Convocation Center to take on the Hampton Pirates. The Dukes are 9-0, having recently secured an 84-69 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs, while the Pirates have won two in a row and stand at 4-5 for the season. With James Madison as the betting favorite listed at -15.5, and the line not having shifted, it is shaping up to be an exciting match-up.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dukes -1,549 | Pirates +838
Spread: Dukes -15.5 (-110) | Pirates +15.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 162.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that James Madison will win straight-up is 94%.
James Madison Dukes
The James Madison Dukes recently won an 84-69 road game against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Senior forward T.J. Bickerstaff led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes. Their offense and defense appears to be strong, as they are scored an average of 94.1 points per game while allowing an average of 75.2 points per game and holds a 9-0 record (5-2-1 ATS). The Dukes are near-elite in shooting with 54.0 and 37.5 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively. Additionally, they average 41.22 rebounds and 17.44 defensive assists while allowing 41.22 percent of field goals and 30.50 percent of three-pointers, both ranked in the top tier of college basketball.