Wednesday’s contest between the James Madison Dukes (10-9, 3-4 Sun Belt) and Old Dominion Monarchs (8-11, 4-3 Sun Belt) matching up at Chartway Arena has a projected final score of 73-68 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of James Madison, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET on January 22.

Based on our computer prediction, James Madison is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 4.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 137.5 total.

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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: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): James Madison -215, Old Dominion +172

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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 (137.5)

James Madison has compiled a 6-11-0 record against the spread this season, while Old Dominion is 8-9-0. A total of six out of the Dukes’ games this season have gone over the point total, and seven of the Monarchs’ games have gone over. The two teams combine to score 140.6 points per game, 3.1 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 games, 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 have a +56 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.0 points per game. They’re putting up 72.7 points per game to rank 235th in college basketball and are allowing 69.7 per contest to rank 121st in college basketball.
• James Madison wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.9 boards. It is grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game (100th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 28.2 per outing.
• James Madison connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (89th in college basketball) at a 34.5% rate (152nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 per game its opponents make at a 33.3% rate.
• The Dukes rank 186th 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 forces 10.4 turnovers per game (298th in college basketball) while committing 11.4 (179th in college basketball play).

Old Dominion Performance Insights

• The Monarchs put up 67.9 points per game (323rd in college basketball) while giving up 72.4 per contest (215th in college basketball). They have a -86 scoring differential and have been outscored by 4.5 points per game.
• Old Dominion is 32nd in the country at 36.1 rebounds per game. That’s 3.1 more than the 33.0 its opponents average.
• Old Dominion makes 6.1 three-pointers per game (327th in college basketball) at a 28.3% rate (356th in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 its opponents make, shooting 34.6% from deep.
• Old Dominion has lost the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 12.1 (245th in college basketball) while forcing 9.6 (338th in college basketball).

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