Saturday’s contest between the South Alabama Jaguars (7-4, 0-0 Sun Belt) and James Madison Dukes (6-5, 0-0 Sun Belt) squaring off at Mitchell Center has a projected final score of 71-70 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of South Alabama, so expect a tight matchup. The game will tip off at 2:00 PM ET on December 21.

Based on our computer prediction, James Madison should cover the spread, which is listed at 1.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 136.5 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: 136.5
• 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 (136.5)

South Alabama has put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread this season, while James Madison is 5-5-0. The Jaguars are 5-5-0 and the Dukes are 3-7-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams average 146.9 points per game, 10.4 more points than this matchup’s total.

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South Alabama Performance Insights

• The Jaguars have a +66 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.0 points per game. They’re putting up 71.9 points per game to rank 265th in college basketball and are giving up 65.9 per outing to rank 55th in college basketball.
• The 29.9 rebounds per game South Alabama averages rank 307th in the country, and are 1.8 fewer than the 31.7 its opponents pull down per contest.
• South Alabama knocks down 9.4 three-pointers per game (61st in college basketball), 3.1 fewer than its opponents (12.5). It is shooting 32.8% from deep (223rd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 37.2%.
• The Jaguars average 98.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (136th in college basketball), and give up 90.2 points per 100 possessions (170th in college basketball).
• South Alabama has come up on top in the turnover battle by 4.1 turnovers per game, committing 8.6 (third in college basketball action) while forcing 12.7 (142nd in college basketball).

James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes have a +63 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.7 points per game. They’re putting up 75.0 points per game, 205th in college basketball, and are giving up 69.3 per outing to rank 134th in college basketball.
• James Madison comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 6.2 boards. It grabs 32.9 rebounds per game (190th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 26.7.
• James Madison makes 3.8 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.6 (50th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8.
• James Madison and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Dukes commit 10.6 per game (94th in college basketball) and force 10.7 (285th in college basketball).

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