Old Dominion vs James Madison Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Old Dominion Monarchs and the James Madison Dukes meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Atlantic Union Bank Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Old Dominion Monarchs vs. James Madison Dukes prediction.

Old Dominion Monarchs Recap

The Old Dominion Monarchs come into this game looking to build on their 70-66 win over Coastal Carolina last time out to sit at 5-12 this season. After this game, Old Dominion will head home for a game against Georgia Southern.

Monarchs Snap Four-Game Slide

KC Shaw has 15.5 PPG with 4 RPG while Jordan Battle’s added 13.4 PPG along with a team-high 5.7 RPG to lead the Monarchs in rebounding so far this season in addition to 2.8 APG and LJ Thomas has 12.3 PPG with 3.9 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG to lead Old Dominion in assists and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Old Dominion so far this season. Robert Davis Jr. has 9.1 PPG with 2 RPG and Caelum Swanton-Rodger has 7.2 PPG with 4.8 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Old Dominion is averaging 74.3 PPG on 43.1% shooting from the field, 32.5% from three and 75% from the foul line so far this season.

James Madison Dukes Recap

The James Madison Dukes come into this game looking to bounce back from their 66-64 loss at the hands of Marshall last time out to sit at 8-8 this season. After this game, James Madison will head on the road for a game against App State.

Dukes Lose 4 Of Last 5

Justin McBride leads the Dukes in scoring with 17.2 PPG along with 5.8 RPG while Bradley Douglas has 14.6 PPG with 4.6 APG to lead James Madison in assists. Cliff Davis has 12.2 PPG with 2.9 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for JMU so far this season. Eddie Ricks III has 8.1 PPG with a team-high 6.8 RPG and Gabe Newhof’s added 8.1 PPG with 3.5 RPG as well this season. As a team, James Madison is averaging 75.8 PPG on 44.3% shooting from the field, 34.6% from three and 72.1% from the foul line this season.

Old Dominion Monarchs @ James Madison Dukes Betting Trends: January 10, 2026

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• Old Dominion has lost each of its last 12 day games.
• James Madison has won 10 of its last 11 games at Atlantic Union Bank Center.
• Old Dominion has lost the first half in each of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.

Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win

• James Madison has lost five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won four of Old Dominion’s last five games.
• The road team has won the first half in four of Old Dominion’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of James Madison’s last nine games against Conference opponents at Atlantic Union Bank Center have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Old Dominion’s last five day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• James Madison ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.4).
• James Madison ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.8).

Old Dominion Monarchs vs. James Madison Dukes Prediction

I’m on Old Dominion and the points in this one. I just don’t think that the Dukes, or at least this version of JMU is that many points better than Old Dominion at this point, and I think that the Monarchs can keep this one close if not win it outright. Give me ODU and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Old Dominion +7