James Madison vs. Longwood betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 12

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The Longwood Lancers (1-1) are only 1.5-point underdogs against the James Madison Dukes (2-1) at Joan Perry Brock Center on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 149.5.

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James Madison vs. Longwood betting lines

  • James Madison moneyline odds to win: -113
  • Longwood moneyline odds to win: -107
  • Spread: James Madison (-1.5)
  • Total: 149.5

James Madison statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In home games last season, James Madison sported a better record against the spread (7-6-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (2-11-0).
  • The Dukes exceeded the total in four of 13 home games (30.8%) last season. They fared better on the road, going over the total in eight of 13 matchups (61.5%).
  • In home games last year, James Madison won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, put up a record of 10-1 (.909). In away games, it was 5-3 (.625) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Dukes scored 73.9 points per game and gave up 70.5 last year, making them 175th in the nation on offense and 131st on defense.
  • James Madison grabbed 32.5 rebounds per game and conceded 29.8 boards last season, ranking 152nd and 90th, respectively, in the country.
  • Last season the Dukes were ranked 311th in college basketball in assists with 11.7 per game.

James Madison betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 11-19-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 2-11-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 10-12-0 (As Favorite: 10-12-0; As Underdog: 1-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-5 (Home: 10-1; Away: 5-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (221st in nation) 43.8 (176th) 32.5 (152nd) 29.8 (90th) 11.7 (311th) 9.8 (50th)

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Longwood statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Longwood performed better against the spread at home (6-7-0) than on the road (5-7-0) last season.
  • Lancers games went above the over/under 53.8% of the time at home (seven of 13) last season, and 66.7% of the time on the road (eight of 12).
  • The Lancers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was 1.000 (1-0) last season, and on the road it was .200 (1-4).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Lancers put up 78.3 points per game (70th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 74.1 points per contest (241st-ranked).
  • Longwood pulled down 31.4 boards per game (207th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 28.6 rebounds per contest (38th-ranked).
  • The Lancers put up 13.4 assists per game, which ranked them 196th in the nation.

Longwood betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 12-17-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 8-11-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 19-10-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-7 (Home: 8-4; Away: 4-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.3 (87th in nation) 47.9 (350th) 31.4 (207th) 28.6 (38th) 13.4 (196th) 12.3 (288th)
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