James Madison vs Appalachian State Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

The James Madison Dukes visit Holmes Convocation Center in Boone, North Carolina on Saturday to play the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a Sun Belt Conference clash. James Madison is 9-7 overall and 2-2 in Sun Belt play. The Dukes were defeated by Marshall 80-78 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game winning streak by the Dukes. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Mark Freeman leads James Madison in scoring and assists averaging 13.2 points and 3.5 assists per game. AJ Smith is the leading rebounder averaging 6.1 per game. James Madison has four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Dukes score an average of 74.3 points per game shooting 45.0% overall and 35.7% from 3-point territory.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers look for a third straight win on Saturday when hosting James Madison. The Mountaineers are 8-7 overall and 2-2 in Sun Belt play. Appalachian State defeated Coastal Carolina 74-51 on Wednesday night. CJ Huntley was the leading scorer for Appalachian State with 21 points. The Mountaineers have won two straight since snapping a four-game losing streak.

Myles Tate leads Appalachian State in scoring and assists averaging 15.1 points and 5.1 assists per game. CJ Huntley is second in scoring and the leading rebounder averaging 14.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Appalachian State has only two players averaging double figures in scoring. The Mountaineers score an average of 69.8 points per game.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers will defend their home court on Saturday with a victory and cover the number at the same time. James Madison has failed to cover the number in four of its last five. Appalachian State is holding opponents to an average of only 64.1 points per game, on 38.8% shooting overall and 28.5% shooting from 3-point territory. Final Score Prediction, Appalachian State Mountaineers win and cover ATS 74-63.