James Madison vs Toledo Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a James Madison vs Toledo Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Savage Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dukes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rockets’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toledo

-Recent betting trends in games played between James Madison and Toledo

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

James Madison Has Confidence

Ames Madison has confidence heading into this game, and they are coming off with another victory in the last game. James Madison faced off against Troy and they gave up only 61 points and even though the offense scored only 664 points, they still did enough to come away with the victory. At halftime, they were up 32-28 and they held on for the victory. Bryce Lindsay had a strong game putting up 14 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Two games ago, against Old Dominion, they were able to secure a 68-54 victory. 

James Madison sits with a 15-9 record overall and they have gone 9-12-1 against the spread. James Madison is averaging 72.8 points, while their defense is giving up 68.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 225th in the league while the defense is ranked 83rd. The stats actually don’t really jump off the page for this team, but they have found some success with their offense. Guard Mark Freeman is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Toledo’s Offense Has Confidence

The Toledo offense has a ton of confidence right now, and they have won four games in a row. In each of the four games, they have had at least 84 points scored. In the last game against Buffalo, Toledo scored 87 points and they ended up winning by 13 points. Sam Lewis had a strong game putting up 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists. In this game, it’s going to be crucial that they get the offense to a fast start, and really try to put the pressure. 

Toledo comes into this game with a 14-8 record overall and they have gone 11-9-1 against the spread. At home, they are 5-2 straight straight up. Toledo is averaging 79.1 points while their defense is giving up 77.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 70th in the league while the defense is ranked 326th in the league. Sonny Wilson is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 52.6 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

James Madison vs Toledo Prediction 

This game is going to be a high-scoring shootout. Toledo is averaging 79.1 points, but their defense is giving up 77.9 points per game, and their defense is going to be a major problem again here. James Madison’s defense has been better, but they aren’t going to be lights out here, and Toledo is going to be the team that pushes the pace here. Back the over to cash here. This total should be sitting closer to 165. Back the over to cash here.