James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The James Madison Dukes and the Old Dominion Monarchs meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk. Here’s a James Madison vs Old Dominion prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best James Madison vs Old Dominion pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview

The Dukes went just 2-3 in their first five games, beating only Washington and Lee and Coppin State in that time. Otherwise it was losses to Akron, Longwood and Long Island U. Since then it’s been a much-improved 5-1 run for JMU; they’ve lost to only George Mason in that stretch. The wins otherwise were over Towson, FIU, Omaha, NC Central and Norfolk State. That gives the Dukes a 7-4 overall run across the first 11 outings of the year.

In the Norfolk State matchup on Saturday the Dukes went into the second half with a three-point edge. James Madison was able to hang on from there, emerging with a 68-67 win in the end. Justin McBride was the only player in double-digits though, scoring nearly half the team’s points (33) alongside eight rebounds in 31 minutes of work on the court in the win.

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview

Over on the Old Dominion side, they went 3-3 over their first six games with wins over Randolph College, Norfolk State and Morgan State among losses to Miami-OH, George Washington and Xavier. Since then it’s been a losing streak versus Drexel, Villanova, William & Mary, Richmond and George Mason. That gives the Monarchs a 3-8 overall run in 11 games so far this year.

In the George Mason matchup on Saturday the Monarchs were down by nine at the break. ODU was outscored 35-32 the rest of the way in a 73-61 loss. Jordan Battle had 14 points with seven rebounds, while KC Shaw contributed 14 points and six boards. Caelum Swanton-Rodger finished with 13 points and nine rebounds as the only other team player in double-digits during the loss.

James Madison Dukes @ Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Trends: December 17, 2025

Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win

• James Madison has lost five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Old Dominion has won five of its last six night games at Chartway Arena.
• James Madison has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• James Madison has won each of its last six night games against Old Dominion.
• Old Dominion has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Old Dominion has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against the Sun Belt Conference.

James Madison vs Old Dominion Prediction

I’ll stay with James Madison I suppose. The Dukes eked one out versus a middling Norfolk State team in their last outing, despite giving up 53.8 percent shooting and hitting a rough 12-of-22 (54.5 percent) from the line alongside a 42-30 deficit in the paint. James Madison ended up with 14 steals off 15 Spartans turnovers though, which really helped their cause. The Dukes are 2-1 in their last three games but they’ve been below 69 points in each of those outings as well. I’d like to see them put up a better total in this one.

As for Old Dominion, they posted 16 turnovers in a pretty sloppy effort versus George Mason this past weekend. The Monarchs shot a tepid 41.5 percent from the field in that one and got outscored in the paint 38-26 along the way. ODU has given up 73 or more points in five straight games (all losses) with 86 or more in three of those five.

Andrew Jett's Pick: James Madison Dukes +1.5