Arkansas State vs. James Madison betting: College basketball preview for January 4

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The James Madison Dukes (8-6, 1-1 Sun Belt) host the Arkansas State Red Wolves (11-3, 2-0 Sun Belt) after winning four home games in a row. The Red Wolves are favored by only 1.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 146.5.

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Arkansas State Cover -1.5 vs James Madison -112

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Arkansas State vs. James Madison betting lines

  • Arkansas State moneyline odds to win: -127
  • James Madison moneyline odds to win: +105
  • Spread: Arkansas State (-1.5)
  • Total: 146.5

Arkansas State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Arkansas State has a worse record against the spread in home games (3-3-0) than it does in away games (4-0-0).
  • The Red Wolves have exceeded the total in three of six home games (50%). They’ve done the same on the road, going over the total in two of four matchups (50%).
  • In six home games as a moneyline favorite, Arkansas State has six wins (1.000). It sports an identical winning percentage (1-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Red Wolves were 52nd in the country on offense (78.8 points scored per game) and 313th on defense (77.0 points conceded).
  • With 35.4 rebounds per game and 31.9 rebounds allowed, Arkansas State was 43rd and 197th in the nation, respectively, last season.
  • The Red Wolves were 93rd in the country in assists (14.5 per game) last season.

Arkansas State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.7 (320th in nation) 38.4 (20th) 38.7 (ninth) 36.6 (351st) 12.9 (254th) 11.1 (148th)

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James Madison statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • James Madison’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (3-2-0). On the road, it is .000 (0-4-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Dukes games have gone over two of five times at home (40%), and one of four away (25%).
  • The Dukes, as moneyline underdogs, have won the same percentage of games at home (0-1) as on the road (0-3) this year.

Last season stats

  • The Dukes gave up 69.6 points per game last season (100th-ranked in college basketball), but they really thrived on offense, putting up 83.2 points per game (11th-best).
  • James Madison was 43rd in the nation with 35.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 141st with 30.9 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Dukes dished out 16.0 dimes per game, which ranked them 29th in college basketball.

James Madison betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 0-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 0-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-8-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.3 (173rd in nation) 44.3 (247th) 33.7 (148th) 27.2 (24th) 13.9 (194th) 10.9 (121st)
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