Coppin State vs James Madison Prediction 11/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Akron Zips wing Marvin Musiime-Kamali (23) and guard Eric Mahaffey (4) wrestle for possession with James Madison Dukes forward Gabe Newhof (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at James A. Rhodes Arena, Nov. 3, 2025, in Akron, Ohio
MATCHUP
Eagles Coppin State
Dukes James Madison
Team Records
0-2
1-1
Spread
+21.5 -118
-21.5 -102
Moneyline
+1600
-4000
Total
Over 143.5 (-110)
Under 143.5 (-110)
Where
Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg, VA
When
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time
01:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Coppin State Eagles and the James Madison Dukes meet Sunday in college basketball action from Atlantic Union Bank Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Coppin State Eagles vs. James Madison Dukes prediction.
Coppin State Eagles Recap
The Coppin State Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from an 87-59 loss at the hands of La Salle last time out to sit at 0-2 this season. After this game, Coppin State will head on the road for a game against South Florida.
Eagles Looking For Upset For First Win
Khali Horton leads the Eagles in scoring with 11 PPG and 2 RPG while Torrin Andrews has 10 PPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Coppin State up to this point in the year. Tyler Koenig has 7 PPG and Taj Thweatt has a team-high 7 RPG to lead the Eagles on the glass and Daveyon Lydner has a team-high 2.5 APG to lead Coppin State in the assist department as well this season. As a unit, Coppin State is averaging 60 PPG on 38.7% shooting from the field, 24.4% from three and 79.4% from the foul line this season.
James Madison Dukes Recap
The James Madison Dukes come into this game looking to add on to their 70-56 win over subdivision Washington & Lee last time out to sit at 1-1 this season. After this game, James Madison will head on the road for a game against Longwood.
Dukes Looking To Add On To First Win
Gabe Newhof leads the Dukes in scoring with 14 PPG along with 5 RPG and 1.5 BPG while Justin McBride has 13 PPG with 6.5 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for JMU up to this point in the year. Cliff Davis has 9.5 PPG with 3 RPG and Bradley Douglar has 8 PPG with 3 RPG and Paul Lewis has 7 PPG with a team-high 3.5 APG to lead the Dukes in the assist department as well this season. Preston Fowler’s added 5.5 PPG with 7.5 RPG to lead JMU on the glass as well this season. As a team, James Madison is averaging 70.5 PPG on 40.8% shooting from the field, 28.3% from three and 84.8% from the foul line this season.
Coppin State Eagles @ James Madison Dukes Betting Trends: November 9, 2025
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
Coppin State has lost 21 of its last 22 games against non-Conference opponents.
James Madison has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Coppin State has lost the first half in 47 of its last 51 day games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Coppin State Eagles will win
James Madison has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
Nine of James Madison’s last 10 games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 152+ points.
Eight of Coppin State’s last nine games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Coppin State Eagles vs. James Madison Dukes Prediction
I’m on the Dukes here. I get the case to be made for the Eagles as JMU hasn’t looked overly stellar out of the gate, but Coppin State schedules up every year in the non-conference portion of their schedule and get crushed time after time. I think this game is no different and I think JMU torches Coppin State here. Give me the Dukes.
