<p>The Thundering Herd and Dukes are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and James Madison is favored by -6 to win at home against Marshall.</p><h3>MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: James Madison Dukes -6</p><p>This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thundering Herd Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Marshall moved to 8-8 on the season with an 81-69 home win over Georgia Southern on Saturday. The Thundering Herd were -8.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the 12-point victory.</p> <p>Marshall led 45-35 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 36-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 150 fell just under the O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>Marshall's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 50% field goal percentage. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%. The Thundering Herd also pulled down 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.</p> <p>Nakavieon White led the way with 22 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Mikal Dawson added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip. Nate Martin was nearly perfect, shooting 6 of 7 and grabbing 13 rebounds, and Dezayne Mingo contributed 17 points and 7 assists.</p><p>Marshall's defense struggled, giving up 69 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Marshall's defense allowed 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they hit 17 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Dukes Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Dukes fell to 7-8 on the season after an 86-66 road loss to Appalachian State on Saturday. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the over/under line of 133.5.</p> <p>James Madison found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 49-30 at halftime. Although they scored 36 points in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, as Appalachian State added 37 points after the break.</p><p>James Madison struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>CJ Huntley and Myles Tate each scored 21 points, with Huntley hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. The Dukes grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and shot 77.8% from the free-throw line.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. The Dukes allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, James Madison's defense gave up 10 threes on 17 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 58%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 71%.</p>

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