Marshall vs James Madison Basketball Odds

The Thundering Herd will play the Dukes on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Marshall and James Madison are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Marshall currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for James Madison is 97.00.
Away Marshall - Marshall starts this game with a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
Home James Madison - James Madison meets Marshall boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Marshall currently ranks 2nd (0.600) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison now standing 3rd (0.400) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Sun Belt Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Marshall has a 0.556 overall win percentage, with James Madison matching up with a 0.529 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Marshall currently possesses 10-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, James Madison has tallied a 9-8 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, Marshall goes to battle against James Madison on January 16th!

Marshall and James Madison are neck and neck with their overall standings. Conference records matter.

Marshall aims to improve their Sun Belt Conference standing while James Madison fights back.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Thundering Herd at Dukes Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Marshall	Favorite James Madison
+6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -110 BetMGM Bet
+6.5 -110 BetRivers	-6.5 -110 BetRivers

James Madison has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Marshall has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM PA. Marshall is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
144.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	145.5 u -109 BetRivers Bet
145.5 o -112 BetRivers	144.5 u -105 BetMGM

BetMGM has the best over line of 144.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $109 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Marshall	Favorite James Madison
+220 BetMGM Bet	-275 BetMGM Bet
+220 BetRivers	-278 BetRivers

James Madison is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on James Madison at BetMGM. Marshall is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on Marshall. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, 2025?

James Madison is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Marshall is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, 2025?

The best over line is 144.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -109 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, 2025?

James Madison is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Marshall is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Marshall James Madison 1/16/25 6:00pm CST	+6.5 -110 -6.5 -110

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Underdog Marshall - Marshall bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Marshall underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Marshall at James Madison Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Marshall James Madison First to 5 Points 1/16/25 6:00pm CST	+105 -145 Bet
Marshall James Madison First to 10 Points 1/16/25 6:00pm CST	+110 -155 Bet
Marshall James Madison First to 15 Points 1/16/25 6:00pm CST	+120 -165 Bet
Marshall James Madison Game to Overtime 1/16/25 6:00pm CST	Yes +800 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Marshall, James Madison
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
James Madison	19-10	0.655	13-2	4-7	12-4	-	0.750	W4
Marshall	17-12	0.586	12-3	5-9	10-6	+2	0.625	W2

Marshall & James Madison Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Marshall Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Marshall YR: futures available

James Madison Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM James Madison YR: futures available

Marshall & James Madison Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball Game

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