It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the James Madison Dukes (8-9, 1-3 CAA) welcome the Towson Tigers (5-12, 1-3 CAA) to the JMU Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Towson Tigers vs. James Madison Dukes ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last outing, they were topped by the Cornell Big Red, 86-74. Cornell’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Towson. The Big Red had a rate of 0.186 (below their season average of 0.223), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.070 (below their season average of 0.222). Tobias Howard led Towson in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The Dukes defeated the Charleston Cougars in their last matchup, 69-58. James Madison had an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.492). Charleston, meanwhile, held the Dukes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.6 (below their season average of 33.5). Darius Banks was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. James Madison ranks 287th in possessions per game (67.8) and Towson is 334th (66.0). Furthermore, the Tigers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent). The Dukes, meanwhile, rank 260th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.9 percent.
After the Dukes won both games against the Tigers last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, James Madison won 69-66. James Madison had a better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 21.0). Towson, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.7 vs. 37.8).
Towson Tigers at James Madison Dukes Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
James Madison ranks 163rd in assists per game (12.5) while Towson ranks 228th (9.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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