It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the James Madison Dukes (7-9, 0-3 CAA) welcome the Charleston Cougars (13-2, 2-0 CAA) to the JMU Convocation Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. James Madison Dukes ATS Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 85-73. The Cougars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 23.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 14.3). Charleston received a boost from Jarrell Brantley, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Dukes won big over the Eastern Mennonite Royals in their last outing, 86-58. The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 25.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 34.2). Darius Banks was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Cougars won both games against the Dukes last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Charleston won 81-78. The Cougars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 27.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.300).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Brantley (0 points) has been fantastic for the Cougars while Banks (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Dukes.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. James Madison ranks 275th in possessions per game (68.0) and Charleston is 325th (66.1).
Charleston Cougars at James Madison Dukes ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while James Madison ranks 81st (3.4).
The Cougars rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Dukes rank 85th (6.1).
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
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