James Madison (29-3) vs Arkansas State (18-15)
Game Info: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Pensacola Bay Center)
Betting Odds: James Madison -5.5 - Over/Under: 153.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The James Madison Dukes and the Arkansas State Red Wolves will meet in the Sun Belt Championship this Monday from the Pensacola Bay Center on ESPN. JMU enters as 5.5-point favorites, with the total sitting at 153.5. Stay tuned for our Arkansas State vs JMU Prediction.
Arkansas State Preview: Can the Red Wolves Crash the Big Dance?
Arkansas State moved to 18-15 after defeating Appalachian State in the Semifinals by two, 67-65. The Red Wolves held off the Mountaineers down the stretch to send the regular season conference home, and they’ll look to pull off another upset here over the Dukes. Arkansas St. is scoring 79.0 points per game, on 44.4% shooting, while allowing 64.0 ppg, and they’re 8-2 over their previous ten games.
James Madison Preview: Will the Dukes Complete the Mission?
JMU improved to 30-3 after defeating Texas State in the Semifinals by five, 73-68. The Dukes held off a late rally from the Bobcats to advance to the title game, and they’ll look to punch their tickets to the Big Dance for the first time since 2013 here against the Red Wolves. JMU is scoring 84.2 points per game, on 47.6% shooting, while allowing 64.0 ppg, and they’re 10-0 over their last ten games.
Arkansas St. vs James Madison Game Trends
- James Madison has won all three previous meetings, including a four-point victory in Jonesboro last month, 77-73.
- ARST is 20-11-2 against the spread, with a 13-19-1 O/U record.
- JMU is 18-14 ATS, with a 15-16-1 over/under record.
Arkansas State vs JMU Prediction
Arkansas State spoiled the ultimate revenge for JMU by taking out Appalachian State in the Semis, but in reality they have done them a favor, and I like the favorites’ chances coming into this matchup. The Fun Belt has lived up to its name across both sports this Fall and Winter, and the Dukes have as well, as they’ve enjoyed arguably the best season in school history. JMU enters this game streaking, and I really like their chances of raising the trophy here, so let’s back them to complete the mission this Monday.