Drexel takes to the basketball court against James Madison on Saturday, hoping to send the Dukes to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at JMU Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Drexel Dragons before tip-off in this one found them as 1.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Drexel Dragons vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The James Madison Dukes currently sport a 2-11 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 1-8 ATS. The Drexel Dragons are 6-7 and 4-5 ATS. Betting totals have seen the James Madison Dukes produce a 4-4-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Drexel Dragons have gone 5-4 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 310-ranked James Madison Dukes and the No. 187-rated Drexel Dragons in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits James Madison's No. 251-ranked offense, averaging 65.69 PPG, against a Dragons defense that ranks No. 204 at 75.31 PPG. The Dukes field goal percentage has averaged 43.19% so far, more than the Dragons marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.11% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Miles Overton scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Dragons to a win (they lost 75-67 to Pennsylvania at Palestra on Wednesday).
James Madison earned a 82-65 victory over East Mennonite on Wednesday, getting 22 points from Paulius Satkus at JMU Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Drexel home to Northeastern, Monday, January 2nd
James Madison at Towson, Monday, January 2nd