James Madison Dukes at Charleston Cougars Free Prediction 01/31/19

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The Charleston Cougars (16-6, 5-4 CAA) welcome the James Madison Dukes (9-13, 2-7 CAA) to TD Arena. The Dukes can end a nine-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

James Madison Dukes at Charleston Cougars Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Cougars defeated the William & Mary Tribe, 74-59, while the Dukes fell to the Northeastern Huskies, 78-68.

Charleston dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.218 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, William & Mary was 0.132 and 17.4, respectively. James Madison, meanwhile, held Northeastern to an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (below their season average of 0.570). Jarrell Brantley had a good outing for Charleston with 18 points and 11 rebounds. James Madison was lifted by Stuckey Mosley, who recorded 23 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Darius Banks led the Dukes to a 69-58 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points. James Madison’s 0.659 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Charleston, who had a mark of 0.429.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Charleston currently ranks 331st in possessions per game (65.8) and James Madison is 289th (67.3).

James Madison Dukes vs. Charleston Cougars ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Charleston ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while James Madison ranks 112th (34.1).
  • The Cougars rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Dukes rank 76th (3.1).
  • James Madison ranks 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Charleston ranks 226th (20.0).
  • The Dukes rank 175th in assists per game (12.6) while the Cougars rank 234th (11.0).
  • Charleston ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while James Madison ranks 82nd (6.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Dukes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 2.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).