South Alabama vs James Madison Basketball Odds

The Jaguars will play the Dukes on Thursday, January 11th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, South Alabama and James Madison are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 11th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, South Alabama currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for James Madison is 98.33.
  • Away South Alabama - South Alabama starts this game with a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
  • Home James Madison - James Madison meets South Alabama boasting a 6-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - South Alabama currently ranks 3rd (0.333) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Sun Belt Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - South Alabama has a 0.533 overall win percentage, with James Madison, matching up with a 0.933 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - South Alabama currently possesses 8-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, James Madison has tallied a 14-1 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hear ye, hear ye! A battle of basketball wizards is nigh! On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, the mighty South Alabama will venture forth as the away team to face the indomitable James Madison! South Alabama comes into this clash with an 8-7 overall standing, while James Madison boasts an impressive 14-1 record thus far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.

In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power, determining the seeds for the coveted conference tournaments. South Alabama currently stands at 1-2 in the Sun Belt Conference, while James Madison holds a slightly better record of 2-1. Both teams will strive to improve their conference standing in this battle of sorcery and skill.

South Alabama enters this contest on a downtrodden note, having suffered defeat in their last two games. On the other hand, James Madison also faces their own recent loss, creating an air of anticipation and uncertainty. As wizards of the court, both teams will seek redemption and victory in this clash of spells and strategy.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, fellow wizards, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. For those who seek knowledge beyond the game at hand, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Prepare yourselves for a thrilling showdown on the hardwood, where magic and mayhem await!

Best Jaguars at Dukes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

South Alabama
Favorite

James Madison
James Madison has a -12.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. South Alabama has a +12.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. South Alabama is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 155.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 155.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

South Alabama
Favorite

James Madison
James Madison is the -900 moneyline favorite. Risk $900 to win $100 on James Madison at BetMGM. South Alabama is the +600 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $600 on South Alabama. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the South Alabama vs James Madison College Basketball game on Thursday, January 11th, 2024?

James Madison is a -12.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while South Alabama is a +12.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the South Alabama vs James Madison College Basketball game on Thursday, January 11th, 2024?

The best over line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the South Alabama vs James Madison College Basketball game on Thursday, January 11th, 2024?

James Madison is a -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and South Alabama is a +600 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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South Alabama
James Madison
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Underdog South Alabama - South Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +12.5 South Alabama underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.

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

A -12.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

South Alabama at James Madison Prop Bets

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South Alabama
James Madison
First to 5 Points
1/11/24 7:00pm EST
+120-165Bet
South Alabama
James Madison
First to 10 Points
1/11/24 7:00pm EST
+145-210Bet
South Alabama
James Madison
First to 15 Points
1/11/24 7:00pm EST
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South Alabama
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Game to Overtime
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Yes +1750No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - South Alabama, James Madison
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
James Madison32-40.88914-112-215-3+10.833L1
South Alabama16-160.50011-65-98-10+80.444L1

South Alabama & 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.

South Alabama Championship Odds

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

James Madison Championship Odds
2024-25 James Madison NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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South Alabama & James Madison Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the South Alabama vs James Madison College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the South Alabama vs James Madison Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Alabama vs James Madison Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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