The James Madison Dukes (20-10, 13-4 Sun Belt) are favored (-1.5) to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Texas State Bobcats (15-15, 8-9 Sun Belt) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 142.5.
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James Madison Cover -1.5 vs Texas State -109
James Madison vs. Texas State betting lines
- James Madison moneyline odds to win: -125
- Texas State moneyline odds to win: +105
- Spread: James Madison (-1.5)
- Total: 142.5
James Madison statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- James Madison has a better record against the spread at home (7-6-0) than it does in road games (2-10-0).
- The Dukes have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (30.8%) than road games (58.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, James Madison has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.909) compared to road games (.714).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Dukes have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 75.7 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 73.7 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- James Madison has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 69.0 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 69.2 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
- The Dukes’ last 10 contests have seen them make 9.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 9.0 makes and 35.2%.
James Madison betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-17-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 2-10-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 10-11-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 1-6-0)
- O-U-P: 12-16-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-4 (Home: 10-1; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (201st in nation) | 43.2 (140th) | 32.6 (149th) | 29.6 (90th) | 11.9 (301st) | 10.0 (64th) |
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Texas State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Texas State is 5-6-0 at home against the spread (.455 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-8-0 ATS (.429).
- Bobcats games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (eight times out of 11) than away (seven of 14) this season.
- The Bobcats’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and on the road it is .111 (1-8).
Recent trends
- While the Bobcats are putting up 75.9 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, amassing 71.3 points per contest.
- Over its past 10 games, Texas State is giving up 75.4 points per game, 2.4 more points than its season average (73.0).
- The Bobcats are sinking 6.3 treys per contest with a 32.8% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.0 and 36.4%.
Texas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 5-8-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 5-9-0)
- O-U-P: 17-11-0 (Home: 8-3-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 7-2; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (99th in nation) | 43.3 (143rd) | 33.3 (99th) | 29.4 (82nd) | 14.6 (110th) | 11.5 (213th) |
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