The Hofstra Pride (9-4) will be at the JMU Convocation Center to meet the James Madison Dukes (7-4) in a CAA matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Hofstra Pride vs. James Madison Dukes Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Dukes defeated the Fordham Rams 75-69, while the Pride beat the Manhattan Jaspers 63-51.
Hofstra played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.235 (below their season average of 0.273) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 31.0). For those same stats, Manhattan was 0.018 and 18.9, respectively. Meanwhile, James Madison played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 24.9) and a free throw rate of 0.379 (above their season average of 0.241). Fordham was 10.0 and 0.275, respectively, for those same stats. James Madison was lifted by Matt Lewis, who put up 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Isaac Kante was a key piece for Hofstra with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Pride took this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the most recent contest, Hofstra won 76-67. Hofstra’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over James Madison. The Pride had a rate of 0.296, while the Dukes posted a mark of 0.082. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Hofstra should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Hofstra ranks 52nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while James Madison forces the first-fewest turnovers (14.3 percent).
Hofstra Pride vs. James Madison Dukes Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Hofstra averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 80th in the nation. James Madison ranks 255th in rebounds allowed per game (41.3).
- The Dukes average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Pride rank 187th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- The Pride rank 121st in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Dukes rank 243rd (27.7).
- James Madison ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while Hofstra ranks 154th (2.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 7.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
