The Northeastern Huskies (11-9, 5-3 CAA) visit James Madison to take on the Dukes (9-12, 2-6 CAA) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Northeastern Huskies at James Madison Dukes Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last outing, they were beaten by the Towson Tigers, 75-72. Towson’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 11) and total rebounds (40 vs. 22). Northeastern’s Vasa Pusica had a solid game, putting up 18 points and five rebounds.
The Dukes were beaten by the Hofstra Pride in their last outing, 85-68. Hofstra’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over James Madison. The Pride posted a mark of 9.5 (better than their season average of 13.8), while the Dukes had a rate of 18.8. With 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Stuckey Mosley was James Madison’s leading scorer.
After the Huskies won both matchups against the Dukes last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, Northeastern won 80-67. Northeastern was lights out from beyond the arc (14-30; 46.7 percent). James Madison, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-24; 70.8 percent).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. James Madison currently ranks 295th in possessions per game (67.3) and Northeastern is 299th (67.1). Additionally, the Huskies rank 49th in offensive efficiency (112.4), while the Dukes rank 257th in defensive efficiency (105.4).
Northeastern Huskies vs. James Madison Dukes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
James Madison ranks 163rd in rebounds per game (35.0) while Northeastern ranks 266th (30.6).
The Huskies rank 86th in assists per game (14.6) while the Dukes rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Northeastern ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while James Madison ranks 70th (3.0).
The Dukes rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Huskies rank 83rd (21.1).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 2.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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