Saturday’s game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) and 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, with Appalachian State securing the victory. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on January 11.

Based on our computer prediction, Appalachian State is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 0.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 133.5 over/under.

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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 -0.5
• Point total: 133.5
• Moneyline (to win): Appalachian State -118, 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 (-0.5)
• Pick OU: Over (133.5)

Appalachian State is 6-7-0 against the spread this season compared to James Madison’s 6-8-0 ATS record. The Mountaineers are 5-8-0 and the Dukes are 5-9-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams score 144.7 points per game, 11.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Appalachian State has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the past 10 contests. James Madison has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 games.

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Appalachian State Performance Insights

• The Mountaineers average 69.8 points per game (298th in college basketball) while allowing 64.1 per outing (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 per contest.
• Appalachian State connects on 8.2 three-pointers per game (144th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.2 on average.
• 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 come up short in the turnover battle by 1.4 turnovers per game, committing 11.3 (159th in college basketball play) while forcing 9.9 (330th in college basketball).

James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes put up 74.9 points per game (196th in college basketball) while allowing 69.8 per outing (135th in college basketball). They have a +81 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.1 points per game.
• James Madison wins the rebound battle by 6.9 boards on average. It collects 34.2 rebounds per game, 101st in college basketball, while its opponents grab 27.3.
• James Madison knocks down 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 committed 11.3 turnovers per game (159th in college basketball), 1.4 more than the 9.9 it forces (330th in college basketball).

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