The James Madison Dukes host East Carolina on Sunday, looking to build on their 8-3 mark against the 7-4 Pirates in college basketball betting action at JMU Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, James Madison sat as -7.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
East Carolina Pirates vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the James Madison Dukes are 8-3 overall and 4-5 ATS, while the East Carolina Pirates are 7-4 and 5-2 ATS. As for the betting totals, James Madison boasts a 5-4 on the OU, and East Carolina is 4-3.
The James Madison Dukes sit at No. 67 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the East Carolina Pirates sit at No. 155 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting East Carolina Pirates rank No. 150 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 37.36 per game. That compares with James Madison’s No. 114 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where James Madison is college basketball's No. 20-ranked team at 10 per game, while the East Carolina Pirates rate No. 228 with 5.36 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
B.J. Tyson scored 21 points leading the Pirates to a 78-73 victory over UNC Wilmington at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday.
The battle between the Dukes and Patriots didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as George Mason was handed a 69-46 defeat on Saturday at JMU Center.
Next Betting Matchups
East Carolina home to South Carolina State, Tuesday, December 22nd
James Madison at Mount St. Mary's, Tuesday, December 22nd