James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 15th, at the HTC Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dukes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Chanticleers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Coastal Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between James Madison and Coastal Carolina

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

Solid Win for James Madison

James Madison sure impressed in the last game against Georgia Southern. James Madison scored 77 points, and that was enough for the five-point victory. At halftime, they were up 37-32, and they never looked back on the way to the win. Mark Freeman put up 26 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Two games ago against Toledo, they didn’t play as well, and they ended up losing 72-69. In the second half the offense wasn’t as good and they ended up losing. 

James Madison currently sits a 16-10 record overall and they have gone 10-13-1 against the spread. James Madison is averaging 72.8 points while their defense is giving up 68.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 228th while the defense is ranked 84th. They have leaned on the defense and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. Guard Mark Freeman is averaging 14.5 points while shooting 44.7 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why James Madison Will Beat Coastal Carolina

• Coastal Carolina has lost each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• James Madison has won each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• James Madison has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

How Does Coastal Carolina’s Offense Bounce Back?

Coastal Carolina faced off against Appalachian State in the last game and the offense wasn’t good enough. They only managed 46 points while the defense gave up 64 points and that led to the defeat. They only scored 23 points in each of the halves, and they need to find a way to bounce back. Jordan Battle had a strong game putting up 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Bowling Green, the offense was bad again, and they ended up losing 67-53. 

Coastal Carolina sits with an 8-18 record overall, and they have gone 10-13-1 against the spread. At home this season they are 3-6 straight up. Coastal Carolina is averaging 65.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.7 points per game. They don’t take a ton of shot attempts, and they are averaging only 53.6 field goals attempted, which is 352nd in the league. Jordan Battle is averaging 12 points while shooting 41 percent from the field. 

Why Coastal Carolina Will Beat James Madison 

• Coastal Carolina has won four of its last five day games against the Sun Belt Conference at HTC Center.
• Coastal Carolina has won the first half in three of its last four day games at HTC Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Point Facts

• Thirteen of James Madison’s last 14 road games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 134+ points.
• Fifteen of Coastal Carolina’s last 17 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.

James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction

This total is too high. Coastal Carolina’s offense has been a major issue heading into this game, and it’s going to mean much of the same here. In the last game, Coastal Carolina managed only 46 points and they are going to really struggle again here to get anything going here. James Madison is going to score, but it won’t be the best offensive game of the season, and that will lead to this game staying under the total. Back the under to cash here.