Dec 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; James Madison Dukes guard Paul Jones III (1) is fouled while shooting by Arkansas Razorbacks center Elmir Dzafic (15) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 103-74. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Appalachian State Mountaineers James Madison Dukes
Team Records 13-13
Spread -1.5 -112 +1.5 -108
Moneyline -125 +105
Total Over 134.5 (-115) Under 134.5 (-105)
Where Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg, VA
When Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time 04:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate an App State vs James Madison Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

James Madison Dukes Preview


The James Madison Dukes have a 13-13 overall record and a 5-8 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off an 81-79 home win against Georgia State and their previous three games were a 73-71 home win against Toledo, a 64-61 home loss against Louisiana and a 73-65 road loss against Southern Miss.

Offensively, James Madison averages 74.1 points per game, while allowing 75.2 points per game defensively. The Dukes shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

Justin McBride leads James Madison in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 50.4% from the field and 79.2% from the free throw line. Eddie Ricks III is the team’s leading rebounder with 6 per game. Bradley Douglas leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.

App State Mountaineers Preview


The App State Mountaineers have an 18-9 overall record and a 10-4 record in the Sun Belt. They are coming off an 81-65 road win against Georgia Southern and their previous three games were a 65-60 home win against Eastern Michigan, a 65-57 home win against South Alabama and a 66-44 road win against Troy.

Offensively, App State averages 71.7 points per game, while allowing 64.1 points per game defensively. The Mountaineers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 39.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 5 steals per game defensively.

Kasen Jennings leads App State in scoring, with an average of 15.6 points per game, while shooting with 40.5% from the field and 79.4% from the free throw line. Luke Wilson is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 per game. Alonzo Dodd leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.

Appalachian State Mountaineers @ James Madison Dukes Betting Trends: February 14, 2026


Why the James Madison Dukes will win

  • James Madison has won each of its last seven day games at Atlantic Union Bank Center.
  • Appalachian State has lost three of its last four road games following a road win.
  • James Madison has won the first half in each of its last four home games against Conference opponents.

Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win

  • Appalachian State has won each of its last seven games.
  • Appalachian State has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of James Madison’s last 13 day games have produced a total of 135+ points.
  • Each of Appalachian State’s last four day games have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.

App State vs James Madison Prediction


In this App State vs James Madison Prediction, App State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. App State has been the better team this season and have been red-hot lately with seven consecutive wins and 4-1 against the spread. James Madison is 4-2 in its last 6 games but 4-6 against the spread, while being very good at home, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 10-2 to the under in their last 12 games combined, with App State having the 21st-best defense in the entire nation. Take the under 133.5 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 133.5

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