James Madison vs. Norfolk State betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 6

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The James Madison Dukes (6-4) are heavily favored (by 10.5 points) to continue a five-game home winning streak when they host the Norfolk State Spartans (4-5) on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET. The matchup’s point total is set at 138.5.

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James Madison vs. Norfolk State betting lines

  • James Madison moneyline odds to win: -549
  • Norfolk State moneyline odds to win: +400
  • Spread: James Madison (-10.5)
  • Total: 138.5

James Madison statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, James Madison has played better when playing at home, covering one time in three home games, and one time in five road games.
  • When playing at home, the Dukes exceed the total 66.7% of the time (two of three games). They hit the over more often in road games, going over the total in 80% of games (four of five).
  • In home games, James Madison has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 2-0 (1.000). On the road, it is 0-1 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Dukes were 175th in the nation in points scored (73.9 per game) and 131st in points conceded (70.5) last season.
  • On the boards, James Madison was 152nd in college basketball in rebounds (32.5 per game) last season. It was 90th in rebounds allowed (29.8 per game).
  • The Dukes were 311th in the nation in assists (11.7 per game) last season.

James Madison betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-2-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 4-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (254th in nation) 43.9 (209th) 32.2 (233rd) 32.4 (244th) 14.4 (184th) 10.2 (71st)

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Norfolk State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, Norfolk State has a lower winning percentage at home (.000, 0-2-0 record) than on the road (.750, 3-1-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Spartans games have gone over one of two times at home (50%), and one of four on the road (25%).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Spartans have won the same percentage of games (.000) at home (0-1) and on the road (0-3).

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Spartans posted 77.0 points per game (90th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 69.7 points per contest at the other end of the court (99th-ranked).
  • Norfolk State pulled down 30.9 rebounds per game (239th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 30.0 rebounds per contest (99th-ranked).
  • The Spartans ranked 148th in the nation with 13.9 dimes per game.

Norfolk State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-3-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 2-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.3 (104th in nation) 40.9 (87th) 33.4 (191st) 31.1 (188th) 12.3 (297th) 10.3 (72nd)
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