James Madison Dukes take on Bobcats in NCAA Basketball Betting

The Montana State Bobcats will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the James Madison Dukes at Worthington Arena on Friday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The James Madison Dukes opened as 0-point in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

James Madison Dukes vs Montana State Bobcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Montana State Bobcats currently sport a 2-1 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 1-1 ATS. The James Madison Dukes are 0-2 and 0-2 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Montana State Bobcats produce a 1-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the James Madison Dukes have gone 1-1 against the totals betting line.

This game puts the Montana State Bobcats, most recently No. 41 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the James Madison Dukes, who rate No. 192 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and James Madison is ranked No. 236 in NCAA basketball at 32.5 per game. Contrast that with Montana State's No. 100 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Montana State is the No. 22-ranked team in the country at 10.33 per game, while James Madison rates No. 179 at 6.5 per game.