The James Madison Dukes (3-0) look to remain undefeated when they go head-to-head with the Charlotte 49ers (1-1) at Dale F. Halton Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
James Madison Dukes at Charlotte 49ers Free Prediction
The Dukes will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Bridgewater (VA) Eagles in their last outing, 82-59. The Dukes had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.602 vs. 0.389) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 34.1). With 18 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Dwight Wilson was the game’s high scorer.
In the 49ers’ previous game, they barely escaped the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 66-64. The 49ers had a much better free throw rate (0.413 vs. 0.280) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 18.2). Jon Davis was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
James Madison won the lone game against the 49ers last season, 87-82. The Dukes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 17.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.262).
The aggressive Charlotte offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. Dating back to last season, the 49ers rank 31st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.284, while James Madison has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 311th-ranked FTA rate of 0.285).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
James Madison ranks 35th in steals per game (7.6) while Charlotte ranks 271st in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Dukes rank 130th in blocks per game (3.5) while the 49ers rank 227th (2.5).
James Madison ranks 134th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Charlotte ranks 230th (34.0).
The Dukes rank 181st in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the 49ers rank 267th (19.2).
James Madison ranks 251st in assists per game (12.2) while Charlotte ranks 295th (10.8).
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