James Madison Dukes at Towson Tigers Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The James Madison Dukes (10-14, 3-8 CAA) will be at SECU Arena to meet the Towson Tigers (8-16, 4-7 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

James Madison Dukes vs. Towson Tigers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Tigers lost a winnable game to the Charleston Cougars, 54-53, while the Dukes defeated the UNCW Seahawks, 104-95.

James Madison dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.243) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.495). UNCW recorded marks of 0.333 and 0.587, respectively, for those same stats. Towson, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.178 vs. 0.098). Towson was lifted by Tobias Howard, who recorded 10 points. Stuckey Mosley played a key role for James Madison with 27 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Darius Banks led the Dukes to a 74-65 victory. He recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. James Madison was successful at getting and making free throws. The Dukes made 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent), while the Tigers were just 7-13 (53.8 percent).

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Towson currently ranks 347th in possessions per game (64.5) and James Madison is 276th (67.4).

James Madison Dukes at Towson Tigers ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • James Madison ranks 60th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Towson ranks 227th (24.8).
  • The Tigers rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Dukes rank 81st (3.1).
  • Towson ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while James Madison ranks 87th (6.0).
  • The Tigers rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Dukes rank 100th (33.8).
  • James Madison ranks 190th in assists per game (12.5) while Towson ranks 258th (9.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 3.8 for the season.