Looking to win big? The Dukes and Badgers face off at 9:40 ET on CBS. The Badgers are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Wisconsin is favored by -4.5 against James Madison in a non-conference matchup.

JAMES MADISON DUKES VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -4.5

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 9:40 ET on Friday, March 22nd.

WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Badgers.
  • Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Do the Dukes Stand a Chance on the Road?

James Madison has played 33 games so far this season, and they have a record of 30-3. The Dukes have a road record of 14-2 and a home record of 15-1. As of today’s game, James Madison holds an ATS record of 18-14. Reviewing their performance in their last five games, they have gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

James Madison’s games have, on average, featured 152.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 15-16-1. Their average over/under line is currently 152.8 points so far. In their most recent three games, the Dukes’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 148 points per game.

In their latest game, James Madison offense put up 73 points against Texas State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39.7% and made 10 threes. Terrence Edwards is leading the team in scoring at 17.4 points per contest. T.J Bickerstaff has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.4 going into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the James Madison defense is giving up an average of 69.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, James Madison’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.0% this season.

Do the Badgers Have What it Takes at Home?

Wisconsin, who currently has a 19-12 record, is preparing for their 32nd game of the season. In away games, the Badgers have a 6-10 record, while at home they are 17-3. As of now, Wisconsin is below .500 against the spread with a 17-19 mark. However, in their last five games, they have a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.

So far, Wisconsin’s games have averaged 144.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 138.7 points. In their most recent three games, the Badgers’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 153 points per game.

Wisconsin’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 87 points against Illinois. They had an overall field goal percentage of 47.7% and made 20/23 free throws. The team’s scoring leader is AJ Storr, who holds an average of 16.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Steven Crowl is averaging 11.2 points per game this season.

At present, the Badgers’ defense is nationally ranked 104th, allowing 69.7 points per game. The Wisconsin defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 93 points and allowed Illinois to connect on 7 threes.