James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars 1/12/23 – James Madison travels to South Alabama for Sun Belt Conference action Thursday night. The Dukes are currently 11-6, but have lost two consecutive games. The Jaguars are below .500 at 7-9 and have just lost. The James Madison are predicted to win this game as per the latest NCAAB betting splits.
James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars
Date & Time: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Mitchell Center
James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars Betting Odds
James Madison
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: -3.5 (-110)
Total: 140 over (-110)
South Alabama
Moneyline: TBD
Spread: +3.5 (-110)
Total: 140 under (-110)
James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars Analysis
After two consecutive losses, the James Madison Dukes are looking to get back on track against South Alabama. The Dukes are currently at 11-6 overall, and 2-2 in conference play. James Madison lost to App State by a score 71-62 on Saturday night. Halftime saw the Dukes trailing by 15 points, which they couldn’t overcome. James Madison was only 15% from the 3-point line and hit just 4-of-26 from long range. James Madison’s Terrence Edwards scored 17 points, while Takal Molson contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
The South Alabama Jaguars are currently 7-9 and just 1-3 in conference play. After a loss to Texas State, 64-58 on Saturday, the Jaguars have lost three of their four previous games. South Alabama was 15 points behind at halftime. Things began slowly for them. The team battled back in the second half, but couldn’t overcome the hump. South Alabama’s Kevin Samuel was the top scorer with 16 points, 13 rebounds and his 40th double-double in college. Tyrell Jones and Isaiah Moore both scored 10 points, rounding out the Jaguars’ double digit scorers.
James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars Against the Spread
James Madison are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of James Madison’s last 6 games. James Madison are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of James Madison’s last 7 games on the road. James Madison are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games played in January.
South Alabama are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Alabama’s last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of South Alabama’s last 11 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Alabama’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Sun Belt conference. South Alabama are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the East Division division. South Alabama are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games played in January.
James Madison Dukes vs South Alabama Jaguars Free Pick
The Dukes are known for their tendency to make mistakes and lose the ball, but they have the ability to compensate with high-powered offense and dominance on glass. They have an advantage in rebounding and scoring over South Alabama in this matchup in accordance with best betting trends. James Madison will have far too many chances to score and rebound in South Alabama’s weak rebounding.
Free Pick: James Madison
