James Madison vs. UL Monroe betting: College basketball preview for February 25

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The James Madison Dukes (19-10, 12-4 Sun Belt) are heavy, 12.5-point favorites as they look to continue a four-game win streak when they visit the UL Monroe Warhawks (7-22, 3-13 Sun Belt) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 138.5.

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James Madison vs. UL Monroe betting lines

  • James Madison moneyline odds to win: -1124
  • UL Monroe moneyline odds to win: +691
  • Spread: James Madison (-12.5)
  • Total: 138.5

James Madison statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, James Madison has performed better when playing at home, covering seven times in 13 home games, and two times in 11 road games.
  • The Dukes have hit the over on the over/under in four of 13 home games (30.8%). They’ve done better on the road, eclipsing the total in six of 11 matchups (54.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, James Madison has picked up the win in 10 of 11 games when playing at home, good for a .909 winning percentage. It has won four of six games away from home (.667) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Dukes have been racking up 74.6 points per game, an average that’s slightly higher than the 73.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • The last 10 games have seen James Madison concede 1.7 fewer points per game (67.1) than its season-long average (68.8).
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Dukes are making 0.3 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.2 compared to 8.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (36.1% compared to 35.0% season-long).

James Madison betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-16-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 2-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 10-10-0; As Underdog: 1-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-16-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-4 (Home: 10-1; Away: 4-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.5 (195th in nation) 43.4 (149th) 32.6 (151st) 29.1 (64th) 11.8 (306th) 10.1 (69th)

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UL Monroe statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, UL Monroe has had better results on the road (5-9-0) than at home (4-8-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Warhawks games have finished over more often at home (six of 12, 50%) than on the road (six of 14, 42.9%).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Warhawks have a better winning percentage at home (.222, 2-7 record) than away (.143, 2-12).

Recent trends

  • The Warhawks have performed worse offensively over their previous 10 games, tallying 64.5 points per contest, 4.1 fewer points their than season average of 68.6.
  • UL Monroe is ceding 76.0 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 74.7 points allowed.
  • The Warhawks are making 0.6 fewer threes per game over their past 10 games (6.2) compared to their season average (6.8), and they are putting up a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (32.1%) compared to their season mark (32.6%).

UL Monroe betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-18-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 8-16-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-15-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-20 (Home: 2-7; Away: 2-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.6 (351st in nation) 44.9 (245th) 33.1 (120th) 34.1 (331st) 13.0 (225th) 11.3 (187th)
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