Appalachian State () vs James Madison (9-7)
January 11, 2025 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Appalachian State -1.5 — Over/Under: 133.5
The James Madison Dukes and Appalachian State Mountaineers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Holmes Convocation Center. Here’s a James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction. This article will include a James Madison vs Appalachian State Pick.
James Madison Dukes Betting Preview
The James Madison Dukes lost to Marshall, beat Arkansas State, and they play Marshall, App State, and Old Dominion next. The James Madison Dukes are averaging 74.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Mark Freeman is averaging 13.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Bryce Lindsay is averaging 12.6 points and 1.9 assists. Xavier Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Elijah Hutchins-Everett is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The James Madison Dukes are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The James Madison Dukes are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Appalachian State Mountaineers beat Texas State and Coastal Carolina, and they play ODU, James Madison, and Arkansas State next. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 69.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 64.1 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Myles Tate is averaging 15.1 points and 5.1 assists, while CJ Huntley is averaging 14.3 points and 6 rebounds. Jalil Beaubrun is dishing 0.4 assists and Dior Conners is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Appalachian State Mountaineers are allowing 28.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Appalachian State Mountaineers will win
- The home team has won each of James Madison’s last eight games.
- James Madison has lost each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Appalachian State has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against Conference opponents at George M. Holmes Convocation Center.
Why the James Madison Dukes will win
- James Madison has won 14 of its last 16 games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of James Madison’s last 10 road games against the Sun Belt Conference have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Six of Appalachian State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
James Madison vs Appalachian State Injury Report
Neither James Madison nor Appalachian State has a player listed on its injury report.
James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction
This line has shifted a lot since the opener in the favor of the Appalachian State Mountaineers. I’m following the money. The James Madison Dukes have not won on the road through five tries, and their defense can be soppy at times. Marshall just scored 80 points on the Dukes, and South Alabama scored 77 points a couple of weeks ago. Appalachian State has seen six of its eight wins come at home this season, and the Mountaineers have covered three of their last four games as a favorite. Appalachian State is coming off nice wins over Texas State and Coastal Carolina. I’ll lay the bucket with App State at home.