James Madison Dukes vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
The Dukes and Tigers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FloC. The Tigers will host the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4.5 over James Madison.
JAMES MADISON DUKES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Towson Tigers -4.5
This game will be played at TU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Dukes Defense Show Up in Towson?
James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games
The Dukes fell 83-69 to Norfolk State on Saturday, November 9th, in an away game where they were favored by 5 points. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
James Madison led 33-32 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 51 points while scoring 36.
James Madison struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall, with a 31% mark from beyond the arc (13/42). They also hit only 55.6% of their free throws. Despite the shooting woes, they managed to grab 19 offensive rebounds, helping them to 69 points.
Christian Ings led the way with 22 points, hitting 7 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Bryce Lindsay added 21 points, connecting on 5 of 11 three-point attempts, while AJ Smith contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
James Madison’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 60% shooting. They allowed 27 made field goals on 45 attempts.
The Dukes gave up 20 two-point baskets on 30 attempts (66%) and 7 threes on 15 attempts (46%). Their opponent also went 22/29 from the free-throw line (75%).
Can the Tigers Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers fell to South Carolina 80-54 on Tuesday, November 12th. Towson was +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they did not cover the spread. The total points for the game was 134, just under the O/U line of 136.
Towson trailed 43-26 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 37.
Towson’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 29.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with a dismal 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 25 attempts. They also shot 58.6% from the free-throw line, connecting on 17 of 29 attempts.
Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 15 boards on that end, but they recorded just 5 assists as a team. Collin Murray-Boyles led the way, scoring 27 points on 9 of 12 shooting, while Jacobi Wright added 16 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.
Despite shooting just 28% from beyond the arc, Towson put up 80 points in their last game, thanks to their strong performance inside. The Tigers hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 20/31 from inside the arc.
Towson also got to the free-throw line 30 times, converting 73% of their attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, giving them extra opportunities to score.