The UNCW Seahawks (4-10, 0-1 CAA) will be at the JMU Convocation Center to meet the James Madison Dukes (7-8, 0-2 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. James Madison Dukes ATS Odds
In their last game, the Dukes won big over the Eastern Mennonite Royals, 86-58, while the Seahawks lost to the Campbell Fighting Camels, 97-93.
James Madison played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.1 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.3. Eastern Mennonite was 25.5 and 34.2, respectively, for those same stats. UNCW, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 22.0). Darius Banks played well for James Madison with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven steals. UNCW was led by Ty Taylor, who finished with 29 points and eight rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Dukes won 62-61. James Madison had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 27.0). UNCW, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (21.4 vs. 22.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Seahawks’ Devontae Cacok has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Banks has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Dukes.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for James Madison in this battle. The Dukes currently rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while UNCW ranks 179th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent).
UNCW Seahawks vs. James Madison Dukes ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- James Madison ranks 63rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while UNCW ranks 230th (25.8).
- The Dukes average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. The Seahawks rank 171st in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- UNCW ranks 65th in assists per game (15.1) while James Madison ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UNCW has been defeated by an average of 5.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
