<p>Betting on today's Red Wolves and Dukes game? Catch the action at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Sun Belt matchup, Arkansas State is favored bt -1.5 vs. James Madison. The over/under for the game is 148.5 points.</p><h3>ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Wolves Stand a Chance in Harrisonburg?</h3><p>Arkansas State improved to 10-3 on the season with a 78-59 win over Old Dominion on Thursday. The Red Wolves were -11 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Arkansas State led 32-29 at halftime before outscoring Old Dominion 46-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 137 fell under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Arkansas State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 44.4% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 16 of 19 shots, good for 84.2%.</p> <p>Terrance Ford Jr. was nearly perfect, shooting 90% overall and making all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 21 points and 5 assists. Sean Durugordon also scored 21 points, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field. Taryn Todd added 17 points, though he struggled with a 29.4% shooting performance.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 26% shooting from the field. The Red Wolves were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 24 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Arkansas State's defense allowed 13 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Will James Madison Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>James Madison evened their record at 6-6 with an 83-72 win over Southern Miss on Thursday. The Dukes were -11.5 favorites at home, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p> 

<p>JMU led 33-31 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41.</p><p>James Madison put up 83 points in their recent game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-27, and hit 75% from the free-throw line, making 21-of-28. The Dukes had 15 assists and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Mark Freeman led the way with 30 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from three-point range, hitting 4-of-8 from deep. Andre Curbelo added 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. AJ Smith contributed 13 points, while Eddie Ricks III and Christian Watson each chipped in 11 points.</p><p>James Madison's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Dukes allowed 16 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37%. James Madison also sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws, a 75% success rate. The Dukes limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p>

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