James Madison vs. Ohio betting: College basketball preview for November 4

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The James Madison Dukes (0-0) face the Ohio Bobcats (0-0) as only 3-point favorites on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 149 points.

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James Madison Cover -3 vs Ohio -110

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James Madison vs. Ohio betting lines

  • James Madison moneyline odds to win: -158
  • Ohio moneyline odds to win: +132
  • Spread: James Madison (-3)
  • Total: 149

James Madison statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home last season, James Madison owned a better record against the spread (8-6-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-7-0).
  • When it came to point totals, the Dukes hit the over less consistently when playing at home last year, as they went over the total four times in 14 opportunities (28.6%). On the road, they hit the over eight times in 14 opportunities (57.1%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, James Madison won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.929) compared to road games (.909) last year.

Last season stats

  • The Dukes were the 11th-best team in the nation in points scored (83.2 per game) and 100th in points allowed (69.6) last season.
  • On the boards, James Madison was 43rd in the nation in rebounds (35.4 per game) last season. It was 141st in rebounds allowed (30.9 per game).
  • Last season the Dukes were ranked 29th in the country in assists with 16.0 per game.

James Madison betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 20-15-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 7-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3+: 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) 16.0 (29th) 10.5 (101st)

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Ohio statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Ohio performed better against the spread at home (9-5-0) than on the road (6-6-0) last season.
  • Bobcats games finished above the over/under less often at home (four times out of 14) than away (six of 12) last year.

Last season stats

  • The Bobcats posted 77.3 points per game (77th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 70.0 points per contest (112th-ranked).
  • Ohio pulled down 31.5 boards per game (212th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 32.8 rebounds per contest (258th-ranked).
  • The Bobcats ranked 112th in college basketball with 14.1 assists per game.

Ohio betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 17-15-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 15-11-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-19-0 (Home: 4-10-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-8 (Home: 11-3; Away: 4-4)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.3 (128th in nation) 42.5 (99th) 31.5 (212th) 32.8 (258th) 14.1 (112th) 9.4 (31st)
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