Wednesday’s contest features the Troy Trojans (15-7, 8-3 Sun Belt) and the James Madison Dukes (14-9, 7-4 Sun Belt) facing off at Atlantic Union Bank Center in what is expected to be a competitive matchup, with a projected 70-69 win for Troy according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 5.

Based on our computer prediction, Troy is projected to cover the spread (1.5) versus James Madison. The two teams are expected to go over the 134.5 over/under.

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James Madison vs. Troy Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center
• Line: James Madison -1.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): James Madison -111, Troy -108

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James Madison vs. Troy Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Troy 70, James Madison 69

Spread & Total Prediction for James Madison vs. Troy

• Pick ATS: Troy (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

James Madison’s record against the spread this season is 8-13-0, and Troy’s is 12-8-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Dukes are 8-13-0 and the Trojans are 8-12-0. The two teams score an average of 147 points per game, 12.5 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, James Madison is 3-7 against the spread and 7-3 overall while Troy has gone 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall.

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James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes have a +100 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.3 points per game. They’re putting up 73.1 points per game to rank 223rd in college basketball and are giving up 68.8 per contest to rank 95th in college basketball.
• James Madison grabs 33.7 rebounds per game (106th in college basketball) while conceding 28.2 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 5.5 boards per game.
• James Madison makes 8.7 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball) while shooting 34.3% from deep (153rd in college basketball). It is making 1.6 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.1 per game while shooting 33.8%.
• The Dukes average 97.6 points per 100 possessions on offense (135th in college basketball), and give up 91.8 points per 100 possessions (170th in college basketball).
• James Madison forces 10 turnovers per game (317th in college basketball) while committing 10.7 (112th in college basketball action).

Troy Performance Insights

• The Trojans are outscoring opponents by 8.7 points per game, with a +191 scoring differential overall. They put up 73.9 points per game (199th in college basketball) and give up 65.2 per contest (31st in college basketball).
• The 34.7 rebounds per game Troy accumulates rank 61st in college basketball, 6.1 more than the 28.6 its opponents grab.
• Troy knocks down 7.9 three-pointers per game (166th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 30.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 32.8%.
• Troy and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Trojans commit 13.6 per game (334th in college basketball) and force 13.4 (51st in college basketball).

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