The James Madison Dukes (4-2) take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-1) at Athletics Center Orena. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. James Madison Dukes Betting Prediction
In the Huskies’ last outing, they blew out the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 87-66. Northern Illinois’ rebounding was their largest advantage. The Huskies had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 20) and total rebounds (37 vs. 26). Northern Illinois was lifted by Eugene German, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 11-for-21 shooting.
The Dukes were beaten by the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their last contest, 77-69. One of Oakland’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Dukes were just 4-9 (44.4 percent). With 15 points and 14 rebounds, Dwight Wilson put together a good performance for James Madison.
The Huskies have had records of 16-20 straight up (SU) and 15-15 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Since last season, Northern Illinois games have had a tendency to finish over the projected point total (56.7 percent).
The Dukes, meanwhile, have records of 14-24 SU and 12-19-2 ATS since last season. Over that same time frame, games including James Madison have finished over the O/U total 57.6 percent of the time.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. James Madison Dukes Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
James Madison ranks 141st in blocks per game (3.4) while Northern Illinois ranks 282nd (1.9).
The Dukes rank 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Huskies rank 330th (16.5).
Northern Illinois ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while James Madison ranks 137th (6.1).
The Huskies average 10.1 assists per game, which ranks 312th in the nation. The Dukes rank 230th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
James Madison ranks 121st in rebounds per game (36.5) while Northern Illinois ranks 140th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
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