The Hofstra Pride (17-3, 7-0 CAA) will attempt to continue their 14-game winning streak against the James Madison Dukes (9-11, 2-5 CAA) at JMU Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Hofstra Pride at James Madison Dukes Betting Prediction
In the Pride’s last contest, they topped the Charleston Cougars, 86-72. The Pride knocked down 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent), while the Cougars had a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 14.7). With 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Eli Pemberton was the top scorer from either team.
The Dukes fell to the Drexel Dragons in their last contest, 73-68. Getting to the free throw line was one of Drexel’s biggest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while James Madison had just 12. Stuckey Mosley had a solid game for James Madison, leading both teams in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-20 shooting.
After the Pride won both contests against the Dukes last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Hofstra won 77-61. Hofstra had a much better free throw rate (0.348 vs. 0.138). James Madison, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 15.4).
Points at the line could be few and far between for James Madison in this matchup. The Dukes rank 123rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.256, while Hofstra ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.165).
Hofstra at James Madison Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hofstra ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while James Madison ranks 107th (34.1).
The Pride rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Dukes rank 84th (6.0).
Hofstra ranks 108th in assists per game (14.1) while James Madison ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (13.8).
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The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 13.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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