Norfolk State vs James Madison Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Norfolk State Spartans and James Madison Dukes meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. Here’s a Norfolk State vs James Madison Prediction. This article will include a Norfolk State vs James Madison Pick.

Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans lost to Wyoming and Arizona, and they play Baylor next. Norfolk State has lost 5 of its last 7 games.

The Norfolk State Spartans are averaging 80 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Anthony McComb III is averaging 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Elijah Jamison is averaging 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Devon Ellis is the third double-digit scorer and Mykel Jenkins is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Norfolk State Spartans are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.6 percent from the free throw line. The Norfolk State Spartans are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview

The James Madison Dukes beat North Carolina Central, lost to George Mason, and they play Old Dominion next. James Madison has won 4 of its last 5 games.

The James Madison Dukes are averaging 75.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 74.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Justin McBride is averaging 15.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Bradley Douglas is averaging 14.3 points and 4.6 assists. Cliff Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Gabe Newhof is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The James Madison Dukes are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The James Madison Dukes are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• James Madison has won each of its last nine games at Atlantic Union Bank Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Norfolk State has lost each of its last four day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Norfolk State has lost the first half in each of its last three road day games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Norfolk State Spartans will win

• Norfolk State has won 22 of its last 29 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Norfolk State vs James Madison Prediction

James Madison should be favored, but this is a lot of points to give a Norfolk State team that can shoot decent from the field. Norfolk is also 3-1-1 ATS in its last 5 games. James Madison is just 3-6 ATS on the season and finds itself in a lot of high scoring back and forth games. Not ideal. Norfolk State will have its chances to hang around in this spot. James Madison should win, but it will be closer than most believe. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Norfolk State +7.5