James Madison Dukes vs Utah Valley Wolverines Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Utah Valley vs James Madison NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Harrisonburg.

Utah Valley vs James Madison Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wolverines versus the Dukes? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and James Madison is favored by -6.5 vs. Utah Valley.

Utah Valley vs. James Madison Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Utah Valley Wolverines at James Madison Dukes
  • Where: Harrisonburg at Atlantic Union Bank Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds JMAD -6.5, UTAHV +220 | JMAD -285 O/U 141

Wolverines Preview: Can The Wolverines Secure a Win at Harrisonburg?

Utah Valley fell to 3-4 on the season after a 77-63 road loss to Stanford on Tuesday. The Wolverines entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 140 narrowly fell under the 140.5 O/U line.

Utah Valley trailed 38-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 39.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Utah Valley struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.2% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they hit only 55.6% of their free throws.

Dominick Nelson led the way with 22 points, shooting 53.3% from the floor. Jaylen Blakes added 18 points and 4 assists, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 14 points and 17 rebounds, despite shooting 36.8% overall.

Wolverines Team Defense

Utah Valley's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. The Wolverines struggled to contain two-point shots, where the other team went 25/43, a 58% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Utah Valley held the opposition to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. The Wolverines also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws, a 70% success rate. Utah Valley gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Dukes Preview: Will the Dukes Live Up to Expectations at Home?

James Madison evened their record at 4-4 with a 71-61 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Dukes entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

JMU took control early, leading 37-27 at halftime. Both teams scored 34 points in the 2nd half, but the Dukes’ strong start was enough to secure the win.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

James Madison put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and hitting 31.2% from three-point range (5/16). Their effective field goal percentage was 52%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (20/25).

Quimari Peterson led the way with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Jaden Seymour added 18 points, knocking down 2 of 4 threes, while Elijah Hutchins-Everett contributed 16 points, hitting all 2 of his three-point attempts.

Dukes Team Defense

James Madison’s defense gave up 61 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field. The Dukes conceded 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, James Madison held their opponent to 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 80%. The Dukes allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Wolverines vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road contests, the Wolverines offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 77. Utah Valley posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Dukes offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 73. James Madison posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
  • The Dukes have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

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