The James Madison Dukes (8-12, 1-8 CAA) welcome the Charleston Cougars (12-9, 6-3 CAA) to JMU Convocation Center. The Dukes will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Charleston Cougars vs. James Madison Dukes ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Dukes were beaten by the Elon Phoenix, 82-73, while the Cougars lost a winnable game to the UNCW Seahawks, 72-70.
Charleston held UNCW to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 25.9) while James Madison had a better effective field goal percentage (0.464 vs. 0.483). James Madison received a boost from Matt Lewis, who recorded 33 points and five rebounds. Grant Riller fueled Charleston with 16 points.
In their first matchup this season, Riller led the Cougars to an 85-69 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 31 points. Charleston’s 0.353 free throw rate was their largest advantage over James Madison, who had a rate of 0.194.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the up-and-down Dukes will look to push the slower-paced Cougars. The Dukes currently rank 27th in possessions per game while the Cougars are 291st. The Cougars should have an advantage in terms of ball protection. They rank 35th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the Dukes force the 12th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.1 percent).
Charleston Cougars vs. James Madison Dukes Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- James Madison ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Charleston ranks 201st (34.3).
- The Dukes rank 100th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Cougars rank 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Charleston is 28th in the nation with 5.2 steals allowed per game while James Madison is 40th with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
- The Cougars rank 123rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while the Dukes rank 257th (25.9).
- James Madison ranks 178th in assists per game (12.4) while Charleston ranks 241st (10.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
- The Dukes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 2.9 for the season.
