It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Towson Tigers (8-16, 4-7 CAA) welcome the James Madison Dukes (10-14, 3-8 CAA) to SECU Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
James Madison Dukes vs. Towson Tigers Free Prediction
In the Dukes’ last matchup, they defeated the UNCW Seahawks, 104-95. The Dukes made 30 of their 33 free throws (90.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.495). With 27 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Stuckey Mosley was the top scorer from either team.
The Tigers lost a tough one against the Charleston Cougars in their last contest, 54-53. Charleston’s turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over Towson. The Cougars posted a mark of 15.4 (uglier than their season average of 14.7), while the Tigers had a rate of 17.7. Towson’s Tobias Howard had 10 points in the contest.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Darius Banks put up 22 points and 11 rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Dukes beat the Tigers 74-65. James Madison made good use of their 28 trips to the free throw line, making 24 of them (85.7 percent). Towson, on the other hand, was just 7-13 (53.8 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Towson ranks 347th in possessions per game (64.5) and James Madison is 276th (67.4).
James Madison Dukes at Towson Tigers ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
James Madison ranks 60th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Towson ranks 227th (24.8).
The Tigers rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Dukes rank 100th (33.8).
James Madison ranks 190th in assists per game (12.5) while Towson ranks 258th (9.9).
The Tigers rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Dukes rank 81st (3.1).
Towson ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while James Madison ranks 87th (6.0).
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The Dukes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
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