James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Picks and Prediction – 2/15/2025

The James Madison Dukes visit the HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina for a Sun Belt Conference clash on Saturday with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. James Madison is 16-10 overall and 9-4 in Sun Belt play. The Dukes defeated Georgia Southern 77-72 on Thursday night. Mark Freeman was the leading scorer for James Madison with 26 points. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Mark Freeman leads James Madison in scoring and assists, averaging 14.5 points and 3.2 assists per game. AJ Smith is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game. Bryce Lindsay is second in scoring, averaging 12.5 points per game, and is one of four players who average double figures in scoring. James Madison scores an average of 72.4 points per game.

Coastal Carolina looks to snap an 11-game losing streak with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting James Madison. Coastal Carolina is 8-18 overall and a Sun Belt worst 1-12. The Chanticleers lost to Appalachian State 64-46 on Thursday night. Coastal Carolina shot just 30.2% overall and was outrebounded by Appalachian State 40-31.

Jordan Battle leads Coastal Carolina in scoring, averaging 12.0 points per game. RaSheed Jones is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 11.8 points and 2.1 assists per game. Denzel Hines is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.4 rebounds per game. Coastal Carolina scores an average of 65.7 points per game, shooting 42.8% overall and 34.0% from 3-point territory.

The James Madison Dukes will pick up a victory and cover the number on Saturday when visiting Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers have struggled all season, failing to cover the number in eight of the last 10, and have lost each of the last 11 straight up. Coastal Carolina is averaging only 66.5 points per game. James Madison defeated Coastal Carolina 73-64 in the last meeting but failed to cover the number as 14-point home chalk, but will win and cover Saturday. Final Score Prediction, James Madison Dukes win and cover ATS 79-62.