The James Madison Dukes host Winthrop on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-5 mark against the 2-3 Eagles in college hoops action at JMU Center.

James Madison will face the 2-3 Eagles, who own a 0-0 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Dukes are 0-1 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Eagles are 0-0 favoring the OVER.



View Winthrop vs James Madison Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Dukes sit at No. 343 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Eagles sit at No. 110 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Eagles will win this game 64-53.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits James Madison's No. 255-ranked offense, averaging 63.7 PPG, against a Eagles defense that ranks No. 92 at 61.8 PPG. The Dukes field goal percentage has averaged 41.2% so far, more than the Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 40% per game.

Defensively, Winthrop features the nation's No. 145-rated defense on the road, allowing 68 points per game. James Madison, meanwhile, comes in at No. 342 nationally in scoring at home.

Winthrop lost its last outing, a 70-55 result against Wofford on November 28. Winthrop got 15 points from Derrick Henry but lost anyway, 70-55, to Wofford on Wednesday at Benjamin Johnson Arena.

Last time out for James Madison, they were a 54-53 loser as they battled George Washington at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 2-point favorite. The Dukes endured a 54-53 loss at the hands of the Colonials on Wednesday, despite a 19-point effort from Andre Nation at JMU Center.


James Madison Dukes Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing East Tennessee State are 3-2
After playing George Washington are 1-1
After a loss are 3-7

A few Eagles at Dukes trends to consider:
James Madison is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
James Madison is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
James Madison is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
James Madison is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home


Next up:
Winthrop home to Brevard, Tuesday, December 4
James Madison home to East Tennessee State, Wednesday, December 5