Marshall vs James Madison Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Marshall vs James Madison Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Atlantic Union Bank Cener. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Thundering Herd’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Dukes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Marshall

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

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

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

Marshall Heating Up

Marshall has been inconsistent all year but it appears they could be heating up as they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against James Madison, Marshall was able to secure the 80-78 victory and in the last game against Georgia Southern, they scored 81 points while the defense gave up 69 points. At halftime, they were up 45-35 and they never looked back on the way to the win. Guard Mikal Dawson had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and three assists. 

Marshall sits with a 10-8 record and they have gone 8-7-1 against the spread. Marshall is averaging 75.5 points while their defense is giving up 71.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 170th in the league while the defense is ranked 198th. They are averaging 25.3 three-point attempts per game which is 92nd in the league. Guard Mikal Dawson is averaging 13.3 points while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Marshall Will Beat James Madison

• Marshall has won three of its last four night games.

James Madison is Suddenly Struggling

James Madison sits with a 9-8 record and they have gone 6-8-1 against the spread. James Madison is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Marshall, they lost 80-78 and in the last game against Appalachian State, they lost 86-66. At halftime against Appalachian State, they were down 49-30 and that led to the defeat. Elijah Hutchins-Everett was the top player on the team putting up 19 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. 

James Madison is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 70.8 points per game. The offense is naked 205th in the league while the defense is ranked 162nd in the league. They are averaging 59.35 field goal attempts per game which is 164th in the league. Guard Mark Freeman has been the top player, averaging 13 points while shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why James Madison Will Beat Marshall

• James Madison has won each of its last 15 night games at Atlantic Union Bank Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Marshall has lost the first half in each of its last four road games.

Marshall vs James Madison Prediction

These are both good offenses and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Marshall is averaging 75.5 points per game while James Madison is averaging 74.4 points per game. Marshall and James Madison are going to have no issue running up the score here, and that will be the difference here as this game is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over