Free NCAA Tournament Hoops Pick: James Madison vs. Badgers CBB Odds
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NCAA Tournament Handicapping Analysis:
(31-3) James Madison Dukes vs. Wisconsin Badgers (22-13)
Date: Friday, March 22nd
Time: 9:40 PM EST
Venue: Barclays Center, Wisconsin, NY
NCAA Tournament Betting ATS Odds: James Madison +5.5 | Badgers -5.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Badgers +185 | James Madison -228
CBB Total: O/U 144.5
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Betting on today’s Dukes and Badgers game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Badgers hosts this showdown at 9:40 ET on CBS.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored by -5.5 at home against James Madison.
Dukes vs. Badgers ATS
James Madison has an overall ATS record of 18-14 this season and they have gone 9-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Dukes are 5-5 vs. the spread.
Wisconsin has an ATS record of 11-9 at home this season and an overall ATS record of 17-19. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Badgers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.
James Madison Dukes
James Madison comes into this game as the underdog, as they have been in just three games all season. Their record as the underdog is 2-1, and they have gone 27-2 as the favorite. The Dukes have been on a roll lately, winning their last 12 games and going 8-2 in their last 10 on the road.
On the season, James Madison has been dominant, going 31-3 overall and 18-3 in Sun Belt Conference play. They have been even better on the road, going 14-2 compared to their 15-1 record at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +9.4 compared to +17.2 at home.
This season, the over/under record for James Madison games is 15-16-1 with an average over/under line of 152.8 and an average score of 152.2. Today’s over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average line in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 148 points.
James Madison Dukes Stats
Against Texas State, the James Madison had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 84.4 points per game. They scored 73 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39.7% in the game. Leading the team in scoring was Noah Freidel with 28 points. Xavier Brown also added 11 points for the Dukes.
Coming into today’s game, the James Madison defense is giving up an average of 69.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.6 threes per game vs. Wisconsin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.0%.
Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin enters this game as the favorite, and they have been the favorite in 24 of their 35 games this season. They have a record of 18-6 when favored.
At home, the Badgers have been dominant this season, going 17-3 with an average scoring margin of +12.0 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 8-2.
This season, the over/under record in Wisconsin games is 22-12-2, and today’s over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.7). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 153 points.
Wisconsin Badgers Stats
In their latest game, Wisconsin offense put up 87 points against Illinois. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.7% and made 8 threes. The team’s scoring leader is AJ Storr, who holds an average of 16.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Steven Crowl is averaging 11.2 points per game this season.
Currently, the Badgers’ defense holds the 109th rank in the nation, allowing 69.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Wisconsin’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 37.0% this season.
NCAA Stats
Stat | JMAD | WISC |
---|---|---|
Points Per Game | 84.4 (14th) | 75.1 (155th) |
FG % | 48% (64th) | 46% (98th) |
3 Point FG% | 36% (115th) | 34% (129th) |
3 Point Attempts | 24 (86th) | 20.4 (244th) |
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James Madison Dukes vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Dukes are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Badgers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Dukes are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Badgers have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Dukes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Badgers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* James Madison Dukes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Free Pick: Wisconsin -5.5
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Badgers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 76-69. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -5.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 144.5 and our model has the Dukes and Badgers finishing with a combined 145 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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