The James Madison Dukes will try to cover the point spread at JMU Center on Thursday when they get a visit from the William & Mary Tribe in NCAA basketball betting action.
William & Mary Tribe vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The James Madison Dukes currently sport a 7-20 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 8-14-1 ATS. The William & Mary Tribe are 14-11 and 9-10 ATS. Betting totals have seen the James Madison Dukes produce a 11-11-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the William & Mary Tribe have gone 11-8 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 196-ranked James Madison Dukes and the No. 169-rated William & Mary Tribe in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features James Madison's No. 251-ranked scoring average of 65.04 PPG, against a William & Mary Tribe defense rated No. 209 and allowing 76.24 PPG. The James Madison Dukes FG% has averaged 44.24% to date this season, less than the William & Mary Tribe shooters have managed so far (49.04% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Omar Prewitt scored 30 points leading the Tribe to a 89-79 victory over College of Charleston at Kaplan Arena on Saturday.
James Madison got 17 points from Jackson Kent but lost anyway, 58-57, to Delaware on Saturday at JMU Center.
Next Betting Matchups
William & Mary at Delaware, Saturday, February 18th
James Madison at Towson, Saturday, February 18th
