James Madison vs. Troy Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 5
Published 3:58 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wednesday’s contest features the Troy Trojans (15-7, 8-3 Sun Belt) and the James Madison Dukes (14-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) clashing at Atlantic Union Bank Center in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 70-69 win for Troy according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on February 5.
According to our computer prediction, Troy is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) versus James Madison. The two sides are expected to eclipse the 134.5 over/under.
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James Madison vs. Troy Game Info & Odds
- Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN+
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center
- Line: James Madison -1.5
- Point total: 134.5
- Moneyline (to win): James Madison -111, Troy -108
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James Madison vs. Troy Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Troy 70, James Madison 69
Spread & Total Prediction for James Madison vs. Troy
- Pick ATS: Troy (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (134.5)
James Madison has an 8-13-0 record against the spread this season compared to Troy, who is 12-8-0 ATS. The Dukes have an 8-13-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Trojans have a record of 8-12-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 147 points per game, 12.5 more points than this matchup’s total. James Madison is 3-7 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its past 10 games, while Troy has gone 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall.
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James Madison Performance Insights
- The Dukes have a +100 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.3 points per game. They’re putting up 73.1 points per game to rank 223rd in college basketball and are giving up 68.8 per outing to rank 95th in college basketball.
- The 33.7 rebounds per game James Madison averages rank 106th in the nation, and are 5.5 more than the 28.2 its opponents grab per outing.
- James Madison knocks down 8.7 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball) while shooting 34.3% from deep (153rd in college basketball). It is making 1.6 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.1 per game while shooting 33.8%.
- The Dukes average 97.6 points per 100 possessions on offense (135th in college basketball), and give up 91.8 points per 100 possessions (170th in college basketball).
- James Madison forces 10.0 turnovers per game (317th in college basketball) while committing 10.7 (112th in college basketball play).
Troy Performance Insights
- The Trojans are outscoring opponents by 8.7 points per game, with a +191 scoring differential overall. They put up 73.9 points per game (199th in college basketball) and give up 65.2 per outing (31st in college basketball).
- Troy prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 6.1 boards. It collects 34.7 rebounds per game (61st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.6.
- Troy connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (166th in college basketball) at a 30.2% rate (333rd in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 its opponents make, shooting 32.8% from beyond the arc.
- Troy and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Trojans commit 13.6 per game (334th in college basketball) and force 13.4 (51st in college basketball).
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