Wednesday’s contest that pits the James Madison Dukes (10-9, 3-4 Sun Belt) versus the Old Dominion Monarchs (8-11, 4-3 Sun Belt) at Chartway Arena has a projected final score of 73-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of James Madison, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on January 22.

According to our computer prediction, James Madison projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup versus Old Dominion. The total is currently listed at 135.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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James Madison vs. Old Dominion Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Norfolk, Virginia
• Venue: Chartway Arena
• Line: James Madison -4.5
• Point total: 135.5
• Moneyline (to win): James Madison -200, Old Dominion +160

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James Madison vs. Old Dominion Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  James Madison 73, Old Dominion 68

Spread & Total Prediction for James Madison vs. Old Dominion

• Pick ATS: James Madison (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (135.5)

James Madison is 6-11-0 against the spread this season compared to Old Dominion’s 8-9-0 ATS record. The Dukes are 6-11-0 and the Monarchs are 7-10-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams score an average of 140.6 points per game, 5.1 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, James Madison is 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall while Old Dominion has gone 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes’ +56 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.7 points per game (235th in college basketball) while giving up 69.7 per outing (121st in college basketball).
• James Madison ranks 100th in the nation at 34.1 rebounds per game. That’s 5.9 more than the 28.2 its opponents average.
• James Madison knocks down 1.7 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.8 (89th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.1.
• The Dukes rank 185th in college basketball by averaging 95.7 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 180th in college basketball, allowing 91.9 points per 100 possessions.
• James Madison has committed 11.4 turnovers per game (182nd in college basketball action) while forcing 10.4 (297th in college basketball).

Old Dominion Performance Insights

• The Monarchs have a -86 scoring differential, falling short by 4.5 points per game. They’re putting up 67.9 points per game, 323rd in college basketball, and are allowing 72.4 per outing to rank 216th in college basketball.
• Old Dominion is 32nd in college basketball at 36.1 rebounds per game. That’s 3.1 more than the 33.0 its opponents average.
• Old Dominion hits 6.1 three-pointers per game (329th in college basketball) at a 28.3% rate (355th in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 its opponents make, shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc.
• Old Dominion loses the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 12.1 (247th in college basketball) while its opponents average 9.6.

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