James Madison vs Jacksonville State 11/23/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The James Madison Dukes will meet the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Saturday afternoon in the boardwalk battle 3rd place game. James Madison has split their first six games of the year following their loss last time out. Offensively Dukes have rolled this season averaging 83.8 points on 49.3% shooting for the floor. Defensively James Madison is holding their own allowing 72.2 points per game this season. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

James Madison was mediocre on the offensive side in their last outing scoring 67 points on 42.9% shooting from the floor. James Madison made just 40.7% of their long balls and knocked down all 8 free throws in the game. Xavier Brown is the offensive leader this season for James Madison averaging 15.2 points per game. Bryce Lindsay is second on the roster averaging 14.6 points and Mark Freeman chips in 12.2 points and a team leading 5 assists per game. Elijah Hutchins-Everett is 4th on the roster average 11.6 points and leads the team pulling in 6.8 rebounds per game.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into Saturday with four wins and two losses overall following their loss last time out to end a three-game win streak. Offensively Jacksonville state has been solid averaging nearly 82 points on 49.5% shooting for the floor. Defensively the Gamecocks were top tier holding opponents under 64 points per game this season.

Jacksonville State was phenomenal on offense in their last outing scoring 80 points on 51.7% shooting and knocking down 9 long balls against Toledo. Jaron Pierre Jr. leads Jacksonville State this season averaging 23.8 points and 4.2 assists per game. Coree Cotton averages 10.8 points and Jamar Franklin chips in a fourth best 10 points per game. Michael Houge averages 11.8 points and adds a team high 9.8 rebounds per contest.

Jacksonville State is the better team in this matchup, and it will show on Saturday afternoon. Look for the Gamecocks to control the game on both sides of the ball against a mediocre James Madison team. Take Jacksonville State to finish their trip to Daytona Saturday with a win in the 3rd place game. Final Score Prediction, Jacksonville State Gamecocks win and cover 75-63.