Who's Playing
James Madison @ Marshall
Current Records: James Madison 10-4; Marshall 12-2
What to Know
Get ready for a Sun Belt battle as the Marshall Thundering Herd and the James Madison Dukes will face off at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Henderson Center. Marshall is out to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.
The Thundering Herd ended the year with a bang, routing the App. State Mountaineers 79-53 on Thursday.
Meanwhile, James Madison wrapped up 2022 with a 63-47 win over the Georgia State Panthers.
Marshall is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (9-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Marshall is now 12-2 while James Madison sits at 10-4. A pair of offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Thundering Herd rank 18th in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 83.3 on average. But the Dukes are even better: they enter the matchup with 91 points per game on average, which is the best in college basketball. Tune in for what's sure to be a high-scoring game.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Henderson Center -- Huntington, West Virginia
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $45.00
Odds
The Thundering Herd are a 4.5-point favorite against the Dukes, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
James Madison have won both of the games they've played against Marshall in the last eight years.
- Dec 06, 2015 - James Madison 107 vs. Marshall 84
- Nov 27, 2015 - James Madison 89 vs. Marshall 75
