The James Madison Dukes hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the William & Mary Tribe pay a visit to Royal Farms Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The James Madison Dukes were listed as 2.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
William & Mary Tribe vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the William & Mary Tribe have watched them go 19-10 and 15-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the James Madison Dukes are at 21-10 and 16-12 ATS. In totals betting, the James Madison Dukes are 11-17, while the William & Mary Tribe have a 11-12 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 125-ranked James Madison Dukes and the No. 79-rated William & Mary Tribe in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features James Madison's No. 103-ranked scoring average of 75.52 PPG, against a William & Mary Tribe defense rated No. 137 and allowing 71.41 PPG. The James Madison Dukes FG% has averaged 45.24% to date this season, less than the William & Mary Tribe shooters have managed so far (48% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
William & Mary suffered a 71-65 loss against James Madison on Saturday, getting 17 points from Omar Prewitt in a losing effort at JMU Center.