James Madison Dukes Look To Maintain Unbeaten Streak Against Texas State Bobcats
The Texas State Bobcats (6-6, 0-0 Sun Belt) are looking for their first conference win of the season when they face the James Madison Dukes (12-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) on Saturday,
Game outlook
The Texas State Bobcats (6-6, 0-0 Sun Belt) are looking for their first conference win of the season when they face the James Madison Dukes (12-0, 0-0 Sun Belt) on Saturday, 2 PM ET, at Atlantic Union Bank Center. The Dukes had an 89-75 win over Morgan State as 21.5-point favorites, while the Bobcats are coming off a 72-37 loss to Houston as 27.5-point underdogs. The Bobcats look to repeat their victory from the lone meeting between the two teams, as Marquette is the betting favorite, opening at -4 and the line has not moved since.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bluejays +150 | Golden Eagles -180
Spread: Bluejays +4 (-110) | Golden Eagles -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 64%.
Creighton Bluejays
The Bobcats had their three-game winning streak snapped by the third-ranked Cougars in their last game and will face another ranked team Saturday. They are averaging 62.3 points per game and defensively allowing an average of 69.9 points. Kaden Gumbs led Texas State with seven points and two rebounds in the last loss, and Tyrel Morgan and Brandon Love added six and five points respectively. Creighton, ranked 8, has a record of 7-3 this season with 84.73 points scored per game and 65.55 points against. Offensively they hit 50.60% of field goals and 38.39% of three pointers, and defensively they allow 40.93% field goals and 27.03% three pointers. They are looking to pull off an upset win on Saturday and will have to play well defensively to succeed.