LIU vs. James Madison betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 15

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The James Madison Dukes (2-2) are just 2.5-point underdogs against the Long Island Sharks (2-1) at Steinberg Wellness Center on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on NEC Front Row. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5.

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LIU Cover -2.5 vs James Madison -113

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LIU vs. James Madison betting lines

  • LIU moneyline odds to win: -164
  • James Madison moneyline odds to win: +137
  • Spread: LIU (-2.5)
  • Total: 148.5

LIU statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • LIU had a better record against the spread when playing at home (9-4-0) than it did in road games (9-7-0) last season.
  • The Sharks went over the total in three of 13 home games (23.1%) last year. They fared better in away games, going over the total in eight of 16 matchups (50%).
  • LIU won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home last year, going 8-2 (.800). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it sported a record of 2-2 (.500).

Last season stats

  • The Sharks were 325th in the country in points scored (67.7 per game) and 24th-best in points conceded (65.3) last year.
  • Last year, LIU was 162nd in the country in rebounds (32.3 per game) and 36th in rebounds allowed (28.5).
  • With 11.8 assists per game last year, the Sharks were 300th in the country.

LIU betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 18-13-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 9-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-6-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-19-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 8-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-5 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-11 (Home: 0-3; Away: 5-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.5 (250th in nation) 41.0 (35th) 32.3 (162nd) 28.5 (36th) 11.8 (300th) 12.2 (277th)

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James Madison statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, James Madison performed better at home (7-6-0) than away (2-11-0) last year.
  • Dukes games finished above the over/under 30.8% of the time at home (four of 13) last year, and 61.5% of the time on the road (eight of 13).
  • Last season the Dukes were 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they were 0-5 (.000).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Dukes posted 73.9 points per game (175th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 70.5 points per contest (131st-ranked).
  • Last season James Madison averaged 32.5 boards per game (152nd-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 29.8 rebounds per contest (90th-ranked).
  • Last year the Dukes ranked 311th in college basketball in assists, putting up 11.7 per game.

James Madison betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 11-19-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 2-11-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 10-12-0; As Underdog: 1-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-5 (Home: 10-1; Away: 5-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (221st in nation) 43.8 (176th) 32.5 (152nd) 29.8 (90th) 11.7 (311th) 9.8 (50th)
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