James Madison Dukes vs
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsPredictions & Preview

James Madison Dukes set to take on Wake Forest Demon Deacons in highly anticipated matchup at LJVM Coliseum

After nearly two decades, the James Madison Dukes and Wake Forest Demon Deacons will face off in men's basketball at LJVM Coliseum on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EST. Both teams are coming off wins, with Wake Forest favored to win by -8.5 points. It will be interesting to see which team can continue their momentum in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dukes +270 | Demon Deacons -345
• Spread: Dukes +8 (-110) | Demon Deacons -8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 78%.

James Madison vs Wake Forest Stats

James Madison Dukes

The James Madison University Dukes are coming off a dominant victory against Utah Valley, and have had a restful break since then. They have a strong defensive record, allowing an average of 68.7 points per game and holding four consecutive opponents under 70 points. Offensively, they have been consistent throughout the season, scoring an average of 76.7 points per game. However, they have struggled to reach 70 points in their first two away games. Ranked 174 in offense and 147 in defense, the Dukes will need to bring their A-game to their upcoming match against Wake Forest. With a power ranking of 54, James Madison is 6-4 this season and will need to improve their offensive performance on the road.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Analysis

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons recently won their last game, starting off their conference schedule with a much-needed victory. However, their offense has been inconsistent this season, scoring below 60 points in three of their last four games. They average 67.4 points per game on 41.6% shooting, with Hunter Sallis leading the team with 16.3 points per game. The team struggles with three-point shooting, hitting only 26.4% of their attempts, but does well at the free-throw line with a 73.6% success rate. Defensively, the Demon Deacons are rated 47th nationally, holding opponents to 64.8 points per game and forcing 15.2 turnovers. They have only let three teams score more than 70 points on them all season. Wake Forest will face James Madison and hope to continue their strong defensive performance. The team currently has a power ranking of 231 and is ranked 325th for offense and 53rd for defense. Their statistics show weaknesses in three-point shooting and rebounding, but they have a solid defensive foundation.

Wake Forest expected to dominate JMU in upcoming matchup

The upcoming matchup between JMU's offense and Wake Forest's defense presents a significant disparity in favor of the Demon Deacons. On the road, JMU averages 66.0 points with a shooting percentage of 38.3%, while Wake Forest's home defense allows only 64.2 points on 36.9% shooting. Additionally, JMU's ball security has been lacking, resulting in turnovers that could hinder their scoring opportunities against Wake Forest, a team known for forcing turnovers effectively. Furthermore, JMU's tendency to concede free throw attempts may work to Wake Forest's advantage, providing them with easy scoring opportunities. Considering JMU's struggles defending the paint, it is expected that Wake Forest will dominate inside. In light of these factors, it is advisable to consider taking Wake Forest ATS for Tuesday's game, as a blowout victory is anticipated.

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