Saturday’s contest that pits the Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) versus the James Madison Dukes (9-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) at George M. Holmes Convocation Center has a projected final score of 70-67 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Appalachian State, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 1:00 PM ET on January 11.

According to our computer prediction, Appalachian State is projected to cover the spread (1.5) against James Madison. The two teams are projected to exceed the 134.5 total.

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Appalachian State vs. James Madison Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Boone, North Carolina
• Venue: George M. Holmes Convocation Center
• Line: Appalachian State -1.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -122, James Madison +102

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Appalachian State vs. James Madison Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Appalachian State 70, James Madison 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Appalachian State vs. James Madison

• Pick ATS: Appalachian State (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

Appalachian State is 6-7-0 against the spread, while James Madison’s ATS record this season is 6-8-0. The Mountaineers are 5-8-0 and the Dukes are 5-9-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 144.7 points per game, 10.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, Appalachian State is 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall while James Madison has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers average 69.8 points per game (298th in college basketball) while giving up 64.1 per contest (27th in college basketball). They have a +86 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 5.7 points per game.
• Appalachian State wins the rebound battle by 3.1 boards on average. It collects 34.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 109th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.0 per contest.
• Appalachian State knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (144th in college basketball) at a 35.9% rate (81st in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 its opponents make while shooting 28.5% from beyond the arc.
• The Mountaineers’ 93.6 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 235th in college basketball, and the 85.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 70th in college basketball.
• Appalachian State has committed 1.4 more turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 11.3 (159th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.9 (330th in college basketball).

James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes have a +81 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.1 points per game. They’re putting up 74.9 points per game, 196th in college basketball, and are giving up 69.8 per contest to rank 135th in college basketball.
• James Madison pulls down 34.2 rebounds per game (101st in college basketball) while allowing 27.3 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 6.9 boards per game.
• James Madison makes 9.2 three-pointers per game (70th in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents. It shoots 35.8% from beyond the arc (84th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 31.6%.
• James Madison has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 11.3 per game (159th in college basketball) while forcing 9.9 (330th in college basketball).

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