The James Madison Dukes will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Tuesday when they play host to the Richmond Spiders at JMU Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Richmond Spiders opened as -4.5-point favorites 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).
Richmond Spiders vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The James Madison Dukes sport a record of 1-9 and 1-7 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Richmond Spiders have 5-5 and 2-4 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-2-1 for the James Madison Dukes and 1-4 for the Richmond Spiders.
The James Madison Dukes sit at No. 254 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Richmond Spiders sit at No. 177 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits James Madison's No. 254-ranked offense, averaging 65.6 PPG, against a Spiders defense that ranks No. 123 at 69.8 PPG. The Dukes field goal percentage has averaged 42.55% so far, less than the Spiders marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.48% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Richmond got 19 points from ShawnDre' Jones en route to a 78-75 victory over UMBC on Saturday at Robins Center.
The Dukes endured a 74-67 loss at the hands of the Broncos on Saturday, despite a 18-point effort from Tom Vodanovich at University Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Richmond at Oral Roberts, Friday, December 23rd
James Madison at UMBC, Friday, December 23rd