James Madison Dukes vs Troy Trojans Matchup

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

Troy vs James Madison Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trojans and Dukes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Dukes at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and James Madison is favored by -1 to win at home against Troy.

Troy vs. James Madison Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Troy Trojans at James Madison Dukes
  • Where: Harrisonburg at Atlantic Union Bank Center
  • Date: Wednesday, February 5th
  • Betting Odds JMAD -1, TROY -104 | JMAD -116 O/U 134.5

Trojans Preview: Do the Trojans Have What it Takes on the Road?

Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games

Troy improved to 13-7 on the season with a dominant 87-50 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. Playing at home, the Trojans entered the game as -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the O/U line of 139.5.

Troy took control early, leading 50-15 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they added 37 points while allowing 35, showing a more balanced but still effective performance.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

The Trojans put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.7%. They connected on 66.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 14 threes at a 35.9% clip. From the free-throw line, they shot 81.2%, making 13 of 16 attempts.

Marcus Rigsby Jr. led the way with 17 points in 20 minutes, hitting 5 threes on 7 attempts. The Trojans had 20 assists and 14 offensive rebounds, with Tayton Conerway contributing 8 boards and 5 assists to go along with his 11 points.

Trojans Team Defense

Despite Troy's defensive efforts, they allowed 50 points while their opponents shot 47% from the field, converting 30 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team was particularly effective, hitting 66% of their two-point shots, going 16 for 24.

From three-point range, Troy's defense gave up 14 threes on 39 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13, shooting 81%. Troy allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Dukes Preview: Can James Madison Pull Off a Home Win?

James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games

James Madison improved to 12-9 on the season with a 68-54 win over Old Dominion on Saturday, February 1st. The Dukes, who were -10 favorites at home, covered the spread in the victory.

James Madison led 36-25 at halftime and outscored Old Dominion 32-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Dukes Offense Breakdown

James Madison put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a two-point shooting mark of 55.2% (16/29) and a three-point percentage of 29% (9/31). They also hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 9 for 11 from the line.

On the glass, the Dukes grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Sean Durugordon led the team with 18 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting 4 of 13 from the field. Mark Freeman added 17 points, while Bryce Lindsay contributed 14 points, hitting 4 of 9 from beyond the arc. Elijah Hutchins-Everett was efficient inside, scoring 13 points on 5 of 7 shooting and pulling down 8 rebounds.

Dukes Team Defense

James Madison's defense held their opponent to 54 points, despite allowing them to shoot 55% from two-point range (16/29). The Dukes limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent hit just 9 of 31 threes, a 29% shooting performance.

At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 9/11, converting 81% of their attempts. James Madison also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Trojans vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
  • Although James Madison has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Trojans have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
  • Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Dukes have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.

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