Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our James Madison vs UIC NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Daytona Beach.
James Madison vs UIC Prediction
Looking to win big? The Dukes and Flames face off at 11:00 ET on Ball. The Flames are hosting the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. In this non-conference matchup, James Madison is favored by -3.5 against UIC. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.
James Madison vs. UIC Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: James Madison Dukes at UIC Flames
- Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds JMAD -3.5, JMAD -160 | ILLCHI +132 O/U 146.5
Dukes Preview: Are the Dukes Ready for a Win at Daytona Beach?
James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games
James Madison fell 67-63 to Towson on Saturday, November 16th. The Dukes were +2 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 137.5.
JMU led 36-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 36.
Dukes Offense Breakdown
James Madison's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they connected on 8 of 9 free throws, an 88.9% clip.
Dylan Williamson led the way, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 66.7% overall, finishing with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Mark Freeman added 20 points and 4 assists, shooting 50% from deep, while Xavier Brown contributed 16 points and 5 rebounds, making 4 of 10 threes.
Dukes Team Defense
James Madison's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with the opposition shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 34 shooting, which is 44%.
From three-point range, James Madison's defense gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 for 76%. James Madison limited the damage on the boards, allowing just 6 offensive rebounds.
Flames Preview: Do the Flames Have What it Takes at Home?
UIC Flames Recent Game/Games
UIC fell 83-74 on Tuesday in an away game against Northwestern. Despite being +15.5 point underdogs, the Flames kept it closer than expected.
After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UIC scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 52. The game’s total points of 157 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.
Flames Offense Breakdown
Nick Martinelli's 27 points on 71.4% shooting led UIC to a 74-point performance, with the Flames hitting 46.3% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, thanks to 10 made threes on 23 attempts.
Javon Jackson added 17 points, while Jalen Leach contributed 16, both shooting 50% from beyond the arc. UIC dished out 18 assists, with Martinelli, Jackson, and Sasa Ciani each recording 3 assists.
Flames Team Defense
UIC's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 20/39.
From beyond the arc, UIC's defense allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws (66%).
Dukes vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Dukes last ten road games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-8, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, UIC has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 79. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 6-3-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- James Madison has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
James Madison vs UIC Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UIC +3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.