NCAA Basketball Odds: College of Charleston Cougars vs James Madison Dukes

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for College of Charleston when they take on the James Madison Dukes on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The College of Charleston Cougars opened as -4-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).

College of Charleston Cougars vs James Madison Dukes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 8-18 and 12-12 ATS James Madison Dukes will face the 20-6 College of Charleston Cougars, who own a 10-12-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the James Madison Dukes are 15-9 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the College of Charleston Cougars are 12-10-1.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 180 (James Madison) and the No. 119 (College of Charleston) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features James Madison's No. 152-ranked scoring average of 73.65 PPG, against a College of Charleston Cougars defense rated No. 40 and allowing 66.81 PPG. The James Madison Dukes FG% has averaged 42.45% to date this season, less than the College of Charleston Cougars shooters have managed so far (45.02% per game).