Nebraska Omaha vs James Madison Prediction 11/25/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Omaha vs James Madison Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 25th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

James Madison Dukes Preview

James Madison has a 4-3 record this season and are in 10th place in the Sun Belt conference. They are 2-4 ATS, 5-1 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 1-3 away record. James Madison is coming off an 80-72 road win against Florida International and will face George Mason, North Carolina Central and Norfolk State next.

Offensively, James Madison averages 76.7 points per game, which ranks 202nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 75.4 points per game (190th). The Dukes shoot with 44.0% from the field (305th), and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (120th). They shoot with 79.2% from the free throw line (64th), and grab 37.1 rebounds per game (103rd), while dishing out 13.7 assists per game (305th) and committing 12 turnovers per game (170th).

Justin McBride leads James Madison in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Bradley Douglas follows with 14 points and 4 assists per game, while Cliff Davis adds 12.3 points per game.

Omaha Mavericks Preview

Omaha has a 2-4 record this season and are in 7th place in the Summit conference. They are 1-4 ATS, 4-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-3 away record. Omaha is coming off a 99-73 road loss against LSU and will face Florida International, Mid-America Christian and Northern Colorado next.

Offensively, Omaha averages 80.2 points per game, which ranks 174th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 86.5 points per game (305th). The Mavericks shoot with 47.0% from the field (107th), and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (120th). They shoot with 87.5% from the free throw line (1st), and grab 31.3 rebounds per game (305th), while dishing out 12.3 assists per game (305th) and committing 12.0 turnovers per game (170th).

Tony Osburn leads Omaha in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game. Lance Waddles follows with 16.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Ja’Sean Glover adds 9.8 points per game.

Omaha Mavericks @ James Madison Dukes Betting Trends: November 25, 2025

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• Omaha has lost 34 of its last 39 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• James Madison has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• James Madison has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Omaha Mavericks will win

• Omaha has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Omaha has won the first half in 17 of its last 21 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of James Madison’s last 14 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
• Thirty-six of Omaha’s last 41 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• James Madison ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
• Omaha ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (82.2%).

Omaha vs James Madison Prediction

In this Omaha vs James Madison Prediction, James Madison is coming as -2.5 home favorites. James Madison has been the better team this season, as they have twice as many overall wins as Omaha and have been undefeated at home, while Omaha has been winless in its three road games. Omaha is also terrible against the spread, with a 1-4 record and rank outside the top-300 of the country defensively, allowing 11.1 points per game more than James Madison. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take James Madison and lay the short number at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: James Madison -2.5