James Madison Dukes take on Seahawks in NCAA Basketball Betting

Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the UNC Wilmington Seahawks try to run the James Madison Dukes off the court at Trask Coliseum in college hoops action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the James Madison Dukes in this one, their betting line was listed as 3-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

James Madison Dukes vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

UNC Wilmington Seahawks battles the James Madison Dukes, currently sitting with a 6-15 mark (8-11 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 11-6 for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks and 13-6 for the James Madison Dukes.

The Seahawks - Dukes odds would favor the Dukes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UNC Wilmington is rated No. 214 in the current Odds Shark poll, while James Madison is at No. 164.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNC Wilmington's No. 49-ranked scoring average of 79.55 PPG, against a James Madison Dukes defense rated No. 230 and allowing 77.19 PPG. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks FG% has averaged 43.91% to date this season, more than the James Madison Dukes shooters have managed so far (42.03% per game).