The James Madison Dukes will host a matchup against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at JMU Convocation Center. The game starts at 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The Dukes edged FIU 64-61 on Friday. Ron Curry was the team’s leading scorer with 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 70-66 win over UT Martin on Friday. Obi Emegano led the game in scoring by accounting for 28 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Dukes have gone 2-1 Straight Up (SU) and 1-2 Against The Spread (ATS). The Dukes are one of the best in Division I in terms of three-point field goals, making 9.0 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Across the court, the Golden Eagles have 2-1 SU and ATS records. The Golden Eagles are shooting lights out from the foul line so far, with a .766 free throw percentage that ranks 34th in Division I.
This game marks the first time James Madison and Oral Roberts have played one another in recent seasons.
Predictions: SU Winner – JMU, ATS Winner – JMU
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 7 of James Madison’s last 10 games.
James Madison is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Ranked 82nd, the James Madison Dukes have an offensive rating of 115.4. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles rank 206th with a defensive rating of just 102.1.
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles average a field goal percentage of 42.9% this season. The James Madison Dukes have a winning 2-1 record in games where opponents have a FG% of 42.9% or greater.
The James Madison Dukes rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (152nd) than their field goal percentage (204th). The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles rank 208th for both their FG% and eFG%.
James Madison ranks 76th in offensive rebounding. Oral Roberts ranks 191st in defensive rebounding.
James Madison has forced an average turnover rate of 16.5% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 16.5% or higher, Oral Roberts is an even 1-1.
