James Madison vs UIC Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a James Madison vs UIC Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, November 21st, at the Ocean Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dukes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  UIC

-Recent betting trends in games played between James Madison and UIC

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Dukes and Flames.

James Madison Looks to Bounce Back

James Madison faced off against Towson in the last game and they didn’t play that well. The offense scored only 63 points and they ended up losing by four points. Mark Freeman had a strong game putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Xavier Brown had a strong game putting up 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists. James Madison is averaging 80 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 150th in the league while the defense is ranked 171st. Guard Xavier Brown is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 52 percent from the field. 

Is UIC Better This Year?

On paper and if the first few games are any indication they are better than years past. The only loss for UIC came against Northwestern but they bounced back in a big way. UIC scored 117 points against Saint Mary’s and they ended up cruising to the victory. UIC had four different players that put up at least 14 points. In the last game, it was Joshua Reaves that up 21 points, four assists, and two rebounds. UIC on the season is averaging 93.3 points while their defense is giving up 66 points per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 94th.

Why UIC Will Cover Against James Madison

• UIC has won four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• James Madison has lost the first half in each of its last four day games.

James Madison vs UIC Prediction

This is the game that we find out if UIC is for real and I believe they are. UIC is averaging 93.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. I don’t trust the James Madison defense, and that will be the difference here. Look for UIC’s offense to have no issue and they are going to have no issue cruising to the victory. Back UIC to cover the spread. I am also throwing a few dollars on the money line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: UIC +3.5