Texas State vs James Madison Dukes Predictions December 30, 2023

Game outlook

The Troy Trojans (6-2, 0-0 Sun Belt) are set to face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (3-8, 0-0 Sun Belt) on Saturday afternoon at 2 PM ET in The HTC Center. The Trojans are coming off an 88-81 win over Eastern Kentucky, while the Chanticleers are coming off an 85-82 loss to North Carolina A&T. James Madison is the betting favorite with a line of -12. Troy is 7-3 in their last 10 games against Coastal Carolina.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: +470 | Dukes -685

Spread: +12 (-110) | Dukes -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that James Madison will win straight-up is 87%.

Texas State

Troy is coming off a successful win over the Colonels and is looking to make it two in a row by beating the Chanticleers. The offense has been averaging 76.2 points per game, with their last game seeing them shoot 45.5% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range. Led by Christyon Eugene, Troy has struggled defensively, giving up on average 77.6 points per game. Texas State has a power ranking of 272, with an offence averaging 70 points per game and a defense giving up on average 68.75 points, 44.67% of field goals and 63.67% of free throws. They have a record of 6-6 (5-5 ATS).

James Madison Dukes Analysis

James Madison Dukes have a power ranking of 145 and are #1 for offense, averaging 92.91 points per game, and #222 for defense, allowing an average of 72.36 points per game. They have an 11-0 overall record (7-2-1 ATS), have made 50.13% of field goals (ranked #17) and 70.43% of their free throws (ranked #205). James Madison allows 40.91% of field goals (ranked #84), 70.00% of free throws (ranked #150), 30.04% of three pointers (ranked #74), and averages 34.91 defensive rebounds, 10.73 defensive assists, and 17.00 turnovers per game (ranked #48 and 8 respectively).