James Madison Dukes Face the College of Charleston Cougars: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

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

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the College of Charleston Cougars in this one found them listed as 0-point earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Dukes was expected to move the line.

James Madison Dukes vs College of Charleston Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the James Madison Dukes have watched them go 18-7 and 12-10 ATS on the college basketball season, while the College of Charleston Cougars are at 15-8 and 9-11 ATS. In totals betting, the College of Charleston Cougars are 5-15, while the James Madison Dukes have a 9-13 mark.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 46-ranked College of Charleston Cougars and the No. 55-rated James Madison Dukes in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and James Madison is ranked No. 46 in NCAA basketball at 39.28 per game. Contrast that with College of Charleston's No. 178 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, College of Charleston is the No. 127-ranked team in the country at 7.09 per game, while James Madison rates No. 19 at 9.16 per game.