The Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-4, 2-0 Sun Belt) are favored (-8.5) to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the James Madison Dukes (7-7, 0-2 Sun Belt) at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at First National Bank Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 160.5.
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Arkansas State Cover -8.5 vs James Madison -119
Arkansas State vs. James Madison betting lines
- Arkansas State moneyline odds to win: -472
- James Madison moneyline odds to win: +356
- Spread: Arkansas State (-8.5)
- Total: 160.5
Arkansas State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Arkansas State has a better record against the spread at home (3-0-0) than it does in road games (6-3-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Red Wolves hit the over less often when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total one time in three opportunities this season (33.3%). In away games, they have hit the over six times in nine opportunities (66.7%).
- At home, Arkansas State has won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 3-0 (1.000). In road games, it is 3-2 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Red Wolves were 50th in college basketball offensively (79.4 points scored per game) and 119th on defense (70.2 points conceded).
- On the glass, Arkansas State was fifth-best in the country in rebounds (37.9 per game) last year. It was 332nd in rebounds conceded (34.2 per game).
- Last season the Red Wolves were ranked 119th in the country in assists with 14.3 per game.
Arkansas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-3-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-2-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 3-0; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (144th in nation) | 45.2 (270th) | 35.7 (74th) | 29.3 (97th) | 15.0 (149th) | 14.1 (345th) |
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James Madison statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, James Madison is 1-3-0 at home against the spread (.250 winning percentage). Away, it is 1-7-0 ATS (.125).
- Dukes games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (two of four), and 75% of the time on the road (six of eight).
- This year the Dukes are 1-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-5 (.167).
Last season stats
- Last year the Dukes averaged 73.9 points per game (175th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 70.5 points per contest (131st-ranked).
- James Madison ranked 152nd in the nation with 32.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 90th with 29.8 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Dukes ranked 311th in the country with 11.7 dimes per contest.
James Madison betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-10-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 1-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
- O-U-P: 9-4-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (254th in nation) | 45.1 (267th) | 32.5 (217th) | 32.2 (241st) | 13.6 (236th) | 10.4 (86th) |
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