The James Madison Dukes (1-0) are favored by 4 points against the Norfolk State Spartans (2-0) on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total is set at 145 in the matchup.
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James Madison Cover -4 vs Norfolk State -110
James Madison vs. Norfolk State betting lines
- James Madison moneyline odds to win: -182
- Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: +151
- Spread: James Madison (-4)
- Total: 145
James Madison statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last season, James Madison played better at home, covering eight times in 14 home games, and seven times in 14 road games.
- The Dukes exceeded the total in four of 14 home games (28.6%) last year. They fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in eight of 14 matchups (57.1%).
- James Madison played better as a moneyline favorite at home last season, sporting a home record of 13-1 home record, compared to going 10-1 on the road.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Dukes were 11th-best in the country on offense (83.2 points scored per game) and ranked 100th on defense (69.6 points allowed).
- Last season, James Madison was 43rd in the country in rebounds (35.4 per game) and 141st in rebounds conceded (30.9).
- The Dukes were 29th in the nation in assists (16 per game) last year.
James Madison betting records last season
- ATS Record: 20-15-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4+: 17-13-0 (As Favorite: 17-13-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 17-17-1 (Home: 4-9-1; Away: 8-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 28-2 (Home: 13-1; Away: 10-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (29th in nation) | 41.6 (48th) | 35.4 (43rd) | 30.9 (141st) | 16 (29th) | 10.5 (101st) |
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Norfolk State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Norfolk State’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .333 (3-6-0) last year. Away, it was .429 (6-8-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Spartans games finished over less often at home (three of nine, 33.3%) than away (six of 14, 42.9%) last year.
Last season stats
- Last year the Spartans posted 74.5 points per game (150th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 67.5 points per contest (56th-ranked).
- Norfolk State was 212th in the country with 31.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 48th with 29.5 rebounds allowed per contest.
- Last year the Spartans ranked 231st in college basketball in assists, dishing out 12.5 per game.
Norfolk State betting records last season
- ATS Record: 12-17-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-11-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 12-17-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 9-0; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 (88th in nation) | 40.8 (25th) | 31.5 (212th) | 29.5 (48th) | 12.5 (231st) | 11.4 (199th) |
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