James Madison vs Marshall Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

The James Madison Dukes and a lengthy homestand Thursday night with the game in West Virginia against Marshall. James Madison has nine wins through 15 games played this season riding a three-game win streak into Thursday following a 5 point victory against Arkansas State last time out. Offensively the Dukes are scoring the ball well averaging 74.1 points on 44 point percent shooting from the floor. Defensively James Madison has been even better holding opponents under 69 points per game this season and gave up just 62 points in their most recent victory. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Bryce Lindsay Leeds James Madison this season every 13 points per game. Xavier Brown is second on the roster averaging 12.3 points and Mark Freeman Chips in a third best 12 points to go along with a team high 3.6 assists. Elijah Hutchins-Everett is the 4th James Madison player on the roster in double digits averaging 11.6 points per game. AJ Smith adds a 5th best 7.8 points and leads the team pulling in 6.2 rebounds per game.

The Marshall Thundering Herd stay at home Wednesday having split their first 16 games of the year coming into Thursday after losing 3 of the last four following an error one point loss to Troy last time out. Offensively Marshall has been mediocre this season averaging 74.9 points on 43.9% shooting on the floor but scored only 57 in their last loss. Defensively Marshall is solid enough allowing the 71.3 points per game overall this season.

Obinna Anochili-Killen leads the Marshall offense this season averaging 13.1 points per game. Mikal Dawson is second on the team averaging 12.6 points and Dezayne Mingo averages 11 points to go along with the team high 4.6 assists. Big man Nate Martin averages 9.7 points and leads the team pulling in 7.7 rebounds per game.

James Madison is the better team in this matchup playing the better basketball coming into Thursday. Look for the Dukes to use their edge all over the floor leading to the win. Take JMU Thursday night to do the job leading to the win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, James Madison Dukes win and cover 76-64.