Wednesday’s game that pits the Troy Trojans (15-7, 8-3 Sun Belt) versus the James Madison Dukes (14-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) at Atlantic Union Bank Center should be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 70-69 in favor of Troy. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 5.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) versus James Madison. The two sides are expected to exceed the 134.5 total.

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James Madison vs. Troy Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center
• Line: James Madison -1.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): James Madison -111, Troy -108

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James Madison vs. Troy Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Troy 70, James Madison 69

Spread & Total Prediction for James Madison vs. Troy

• Pick ATS: Troy (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

James Madison has compiled an 8-13-0 record against the spread this season, while Troy is 12-8-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Dukes are 8-13-0 and the Trojans are 8-12-0. The teams score 147 points per game, 12.5 more points than this matchup’s total. James Madison has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall over the last 10 games. Troy has gone 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 contests.

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James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes outscore opponents by 4.3 points per game (scoring 73.1 points per game to rank 223rd in college basketball while giving up 68.8 per outing to rank 95th in college basketball) and have a +100 scoring differential overall.
• James Madison pulls down 33.7 rebounds per game (106th in college basketball) while conceding 28.2 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 5.5 boards per game.
• James Madison makes 8.7 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball) while shooting 34.3% from deep (153rd in college basketball). It is making 1.6 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.1 per game while shooting 33.8%.
• The Dukes’ 97.6 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 135th in college basketball, and the 91.8 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 170th in college basketball.
• James Madison and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Dukes commit 10.7 per game (112th in college basketball) and force 10.0 (317th in college basketball action).

Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans’ +191 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 73.9 points per game (199th in college basketball) while allowing 65.2 per outing (31st in college basketball).
• The 34.7 rebounds per game Troy accumulates rank 61st in the country, 6.1 more than the 28.6 its opponents collect.
• Troy hits 7.9 three-pointers per game (166th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.9 on average.
• Troy forces 13.4 turnovers per game (51st in college basketball) while committing 13.6 (334th in college basketball).

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