The College of Charleston Cougars will be trying to slam the James Madison Dukes on Saturday when the teams tip off at TD Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The James Madison Dukes opened as 11-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).
James Madison Dukes vs College of Charleston Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The College of Charleston Cougars sit at 15-6 (8-9-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the James Madison Dukes are currently 6-16 (9-11 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? College of Charleston is 9-8-1 OU, and James Madison is 13-7 OU.
This game puts the College of Charleston Cougars, most recently No. 98 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the James Madison Dukes, who rate No. 164 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features College of Charleston's No. 194-ranked scoring average of 71.52 PPG, against a James Madison Dukes defense rated No. 228 and allowing 76.91 PPG. The College of Charleston Cougars FG% has averaged 43.86% to date this season, more than the James Madison Dukes shooters have managed so far (42.11% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dukes endured a 71-68 loss at the hands of the Seahawks on Thursday, despite a 23-point effort from Stuckey Mosley at Trask Coliseum.
College of Charleston earned a 62-54 victory over Delaware on Thursday, getting 23 points from Joe Chealey at Bob Carpenter Center.
Next Betting Matchups
James Madison at Drexel, Thursday, February 1st
College of Charleston at Northeastern, Thursday, February 1st