The Richmond Spiders hope to be lousy hosts on Sunday as the James Madison Dukes pay a visit to Robins Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The James Madison Dukes opened as 7-point underdogs 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 Richmond Spiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Richmond Spiders sport a record of 1-8 and 2-6 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the James Madison Dukes have 3-7 and 2-6 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-4 for the Richmond Spiders and 5-3 for the James Madison Dukes.
The Richmond Spiders sit at No. 282 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the James Madison Dukes sit at No. 160 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and James Madison is ranked No. 103 in NCAA basketball at 37.7 per game. Contrast that with Richmond's No. 262 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Richmond is the No. 221-ranked team in the country at 6 per game, while James Madison rates No. 143 at 7.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
James Madison suffered a 84-82 loss against The Citadel on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Stuckey Mosley in a losing effort at McAlister Field House.
Solly Stansbury scored 12 points in a futile effort to lead the Spiders to a win (they lost 79-60 to Old Dominion at Ted Constant Center on Wednesday).
Next Betting Matchups
James Madison at Florida International, Saturday, December 16th
Richmond at Bucknell, Tuesday, December 19th