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Troy Trojans Set to Take on James Madison Dukes in Crucial Sun Belt Conference Showdown at Atlantic Union Bank Center

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Troy Trojans will take on the James Madison Dukes in a Sun Belt Conference game at Atlantic Union Bank Center. Both teams are coming off impressive wins, with Troy on a four-game winning streak and James Madison victorious in their last four games as well. With both teams close in the standings, this game is crucial for their conference standing. Both teams are at full strength with no players listed on the injury report. The betting favorite is James Madison by a slim margin of -1. Stay tuned for our detailed prediction for this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trojans -102 | Dukes -118
• Spread: Trojans +1 (-110) | Dukes -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that James Madison will win straight-up is 54%.

Troy vs James Madison Stats

Troy Trojans

The Troy Trojans have shown strong defensive performances this season, allowing an average of only 65.3 points per game, ranking 32nd in the nation. Their offense, however, has been less consistent, scoring an average of 70.4 points per game, which places them at 200th. Leading scorer Tayton Conorway averages 12.8 points per game on 46.7% shooting, with Myles Rigsby close behind at 11.4 points per game on 45.7% shooting. Conorway also leads the team in assists, steals, and Thomas Dowd leads in rebounding. Overall, Troy is ranked 218 in offense and 41 in defense, with a 15-7 record for the season. Their shooting percentages are 44.49% from the field, 29.78% from three-point range, and 71.08% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 41.25% shooting from the field, 33.18% from three-point range, and 69.88% from the free-throw line. Troy averages 38.19 rebounds per game and has a positive assist-turnover ratio.

James Madison Dukes Analysis

The James Madison Dukes men's basketball team has shown solid performance both offensively and defensively this season. They score an average of 73.1 points per game, ranking 223rd in the nation, while allowing an average of 68.8 points per game, ranking 96th. The Dukes shoot 44.3% overall and 34.3% from 3-point range, placing them 29th and 154th respectively. On defense, opponents shoot 43.2% overall and 33.8% from beyond the arc against James Madison.

Mark Freeman leads the team in scoring with 13.7 points per game, followed by Bryce Lindsay with 12.4 points per game. Freeman also leads in assists with 3.2 per game, while AJ Smith tops the rebounding category with 6.3 boards per contest. Xavier Brown leads in steals with 1.5 per game and Ebenezer Dowuona is the leader in blocked shots with 1.0 per game.

Overall, the Dukes have a power ranking of 42 and are 14-9 for the season. Their offensive ranking is 214th, scoring an average of 73.36 points per game, and their defensive ranking is 120th, allowing 69.45 points per game. They shoot 44.44% from the field and 74.27% from the free-throw line, while making 34.59% of their three-point attempts. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 43.60% from the field and 69.90% from the free-throw line. The Dukes average 36.86 rebounds per game and have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio on both offense and defense.

Troy Favored Over James Madison in Close Sun Belt Conference Matchup

The upcoming matchup between James Madison and Troy, both Sun Belt conference rivals, is projected to be closely contested with a likely margin of victory within five points. Recent trends indicate that Troy has been more successful in covering the spread, boasting a 3-1 record in their last four road games compared to James Madison's 1-3-1 record at home. Troy's defense has been particularly strong, ranking 32nd in the nation for points allowed per game at 65.3, and 59th for field goal percentage at 41.1%. In comparison, James Madison has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 68.8 points per game (96th) and a shooting percentage of 43.2% (161st). Troy has covered the spread in four of their last six games, while James Madison has failed to do so in six of their last eight matchups and has a 3-8 ATS record against East Division teams in the Sun Belt.

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