JMU Center will host Northeastern Huskies vs James Madison Dukes action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northeastern Huskies opened as 8.5-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).
Northeastern Huskies vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The James Madison Dukes currently sport a 19-8 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 13-11 ATS. The Northeastern Huskies are 14-13 and 10-14 ATS. Betting totals have seen the James Madison Dukes produce a 10-14 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Northeastern Huskies have gone 11-13 against the totals betting line.
This game puts the James Madison Dukes, most recently No. 92 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Northeastern Huskies, who rate No. 203 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features James Madison's No. 110-ranked scoring average of 75.33 PPG, against a Northeastern Huskies defense rated No. 146 and allowing 71.52 PPG. The James Madison Dukes FG% has averaged 45.23% to date this season, more than the Northeastern Huskies shooters have managed so far (44.07% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies got 21 points from David Walker as Northeastern ran past Drexel 70-60 on Saturday at Matthews Arena.
The Dukes endured a 78-68 loss at the hands of the Seahawks on Saturday, despite a 17-point effort from Tom Vodanovich at Trask Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Northeastern at Hofstra, Sunday, February 21st
James Madison at Delaware, Saturday, February 20th