Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for James Madison when they take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Western Michigan Broncos as -4-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
James Madison Dukes vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The James Madison Dukes will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 1-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Western Michigan Broncos are 2-4 ATS. James Madison Dukes are 4-2 on betting the total; Western Michigan Broncos are 4-2.
The Western Michigan Broncos sit at No. 271 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the James Madison Dukes sit at No. 190 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Western Michigan's No. 145-ranked offense, averaging 74.25 PPG, against a Dukes defense that ranks No. 175 at 73.62 PPG. The Broncos field goal percentage has averaged 42.86% so far, more than the Dukes marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.53% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dukes got 22 points from Jackson Kent as James Madison ran past Longwood 71-59 on Saturday at Willet Hall.
Western Michigan was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Cleveland State and falling by a 85-62 score at Quicken Loans Arena.
- James Madison is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- James Madison is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Western Michigan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- Western Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
James Madison at Appalachian State, Saturday, December 17th
Western Michigan at Washington, Sunday, December 18th
