Saturday’s contest between the South Alabama Jaguars (7-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (6-5, 0-0 Sun Belt) at Mitchell Center should be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 71-70, with South Alabama securing the victory. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on December 21.

Based on our computer prediction, James Madison should cover the point spread, which is listed at 1.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 137.5 total.

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South Alabama vs. James Madison Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Mobile, Alabama
• Venue: Mitchell Center
• Line: South Alabama -1.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): South Alabama -110, James Madison -110

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South Alabama vs. James Madison Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  South Alabama 71, James Madison 70

Spread & Total Prediction for South Alabama vs. James Madison

• Pick ATS: James Madison (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (137.5)

South Alabama has compiled a 6-4-0 record against the spread this season, while James Madison is 5-5-0. The Jaguars have a 5-5-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Dukes have a record of 3-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 146.9 points per game, 9.4 more points than this matchup’s total.

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South Alabama Performance Insights

• The Jaguars outscore opponents by six points per game (scoring 71.9 points per game to rank 265th in college basketball while allowing 65.9 per outing to rank 56th in college basketball) and have a +66 scoring differential overall.
• South Alabama ranks 307th in the nation at 29.9 rebounds per game. That’s 1.8 fewer than the 31.7 its opponents average.
• South Alabama makes 9.4 three-pointers per game (61st in college basketball), 3.1 fewer than its opponents (12.5).
• The Jaguars score 98.5 points per 100 possessions (136th in college basketball), while allowing 90.2 points per 100 possessions (170th in college basketball).
• South Alabama has committed 8.6 turnovers per game (third in college basketball play), 4.1 fewer than the 12.7 it forces on average (143rd in college basketball).

James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes are outscoring opponents by 5.7 points per game, with a +63 scoring differential overall. They put up 75 points per game (205th in college basketball) and give up 69.3 per contest (134th in college basketball).
• James Madison prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 6.2 boards. It collects 32.9 rebounds per game (190th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 26.7.
• James Madison connects on 3.8 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.6 (50th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8.
• James Madison forces 10.7 turnovers per game (285th in college basketball) while committing 10.6 (94th in college basketball).

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