The UNCW Seahawks (5-10, 0-2 CAA) welcome the James Madison Dukes (7-6, 0-2 CAA) to Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
James Madison Dukes at UNCW Seahawks ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Seahawks fell to the Drexel Dragons, 71-66, while the Dukes were defeated by the Northeastern Huskies, 88-72.
James Madison had a better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 13.5) while UNCW did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (17-20; 85.0 percent). UNCW’s Mike Okauru had a solid performance, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds and six steals. James Madison, meanwhile, was lifted by Dwight Wilson, who contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Dukes won the most recent game 104-95. James Madison made good use of their 33 trips to the charity stripe, making 30 of them (90.9 percent). UNCW, meanwhile, was 21-28 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a difficult game for UNCW on the offensive glass. The Seahawks are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 233rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.9 percent. Meanwhile, James Madison ranks 93rd in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.4 percent.
James Madison vs. UNCW Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- James Madison ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while UNCW ranks 204th (19.9).
- The Seahawks average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 109th in the nation. The Dukes rank 171st in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- James Madison ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.0) while UNCW ranks 80th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Dukes rank 12th in rebounds per game (41.8) while the Seahawks rank 166th (35.1).
- James Madison ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while UNCW ranks 135th (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
- The Dukes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 0.5 for the season.
