The Old Dominion Monarchs (4-3) take on the James Madison Dukes (6-3) at the Constant Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
James Madison Dukes at Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Prediction
In the Dukes’ last contest, they topped the Coppin State Eagles, 81-71. The Dukes made 25 of their 35 free throws (71.4 percent), while the Eagles had a turnover percentage of 20.5 (above the 17.4 mark opponents have averaged against James Madison this season). James Madison was led by Stuckey Mosley, who was the team’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Monarchs were victorious over the VCU Rams in their last game, 62-52. The Monarchs had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 28.2), while the Rams had a turnover percentage of 19.9 (above the 16.6 mark opponents have averaged against Old Dominion this season). B.J. Stith was the game’s top scorer with 21 points on 5-for-19 shooting from the field.
The Monarchs won the only game against the Dukes last season, 69-53. The Monarchs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 17.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.196).
Old Dominion could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Monarchs rank 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470), while James Madison is 294th in effective field goal percentage (0.488) since last season.
James Madison Dukes vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Old Dominion averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. James Madison ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
The Monarchs rank 99th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while the Dukes rank 232nd (14.3).
Old Dominion ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while James Madison ranks 120th (5.9).
The Monarchs rank 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Dukes rank 133rd (3.5).
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