Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting March Madness 2024 prediction. Place a bet on this college basketball game now at YouWager.lv.

The No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers (22-13) will face the No. 12 James Madison Dukes (31-3) on Friday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament’s second round. Wisconsin is 5.5 points up in the first round contest, which begins at 9:40 p.m. ET on CBS. Here are the insights you’ll need to fill up your bracket for this 5-12 showdown. The match has an over/under of 145 points.

Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting Odds

Here are the Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting odds:

TEAM	SPREAD	MONEYLINE	TOTAL
JAMES MADISON	+5.5	+190	Over 145
WISCONSIN	-5.5	-230	Under 145

Game Time and Information

• Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
• Time: 9:40 PM ET
• TV: CBS
• Where: Brooklyn, New York
• Venue: Barclays Center

Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting Insights

Here are the Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting insights

Wisconsin and James Madison Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

Wisconsin is 7-7 against the spread when it is at least 5.5 points ahead in the game.

This season, James Madison is 1-0 against the spread while playing as a 5.5-point underdog.

The two clubs average 14.5 more points per game (159.5) than the matchup’s over/under of 145.

Wisconsin and James Madison’s opponents have combined to score 5.9 less points per game than the 145 set for this meeting.

Wisconsin’s average over/under in matchups this season is 145, which matches the point total for this game.

The average total in Dukes games this season is 8.5 points higher than the point total of 145 for this game.

The Badgers are 17-18-0 against the spread this season.

So far this season, the Dukes have gone 19-14-0 against the spread.

Wisconsin Stats & Insights

Wisconsin averages 75.1 points per game (130th in college basketball) and allows 69.9 per game (107th in college basketball). It has an overall scoring differential of +179 and outscored opponents by 5.2 points per game.

Wisconsin averages 33.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 265th in the country and is 3.1 greater than its opponents’ average of 30.8.

The Badgers make 7.1 three-pointers per game (220th in college basketball), while their opponents make 6.9 on average.

Wisconsin ranks 38th in college basketball, scoring 102 points per 100 possessions on offense, and 248th on defense, allowing 95.1 points per 100 possessions.

Offensively, the Badgers have performed stronger at home this season, averaging 78.5 points per game versus 69.9 away.

James Madison Stats & Insights

James Madison outscores opponents by 15.2 points per game (84.4 points per game, ninth in college basketball, and 69.2 points per contest, 93rd in college basketball) and has a +516 point differential.

James Madison averages 38.9 rebounds per game (37th in college basketball), while giving up 33.8 per game to opponents. It outrebounds its opponents by 5.1 boards per game.

James Madison makes 8.8 three-pointers per game (51st in college basketball), 2.8 more than their opponents. It shoots 36.5% from outside the arc (ranked 40th in NCAA basketball), while its opponents shoot 28.8%.

James Madison’s offense averages 103.7 points per 100 possessions (23rd in NCAA basketball), while its defense allows 85 points per 100 possessions (13th).

The Dukes average more points at home (85.9 per game) than on the road (82.6).

Wisconsin Key Players to Watch

AJ Storr leads the Badgers in scoring, averaging 16.9 points per game along with 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists.

Steven Crowl leads Wisconsin in rebounding, grabbing 7.1 per game, while Chucky Hepburn is the team’s greatest passer, with 3.9 assists per game.

Max Klesmit makes more three-pointers than any other Badger, averaging 1.7 per game.

Hepburn leads Wisconsin in steals with 2.1 per game, while Tyler Wahl leads the team in blocks with 0.5 a contest.

James Madison Key Players to Watch

Terrence Edwards leads the Dukes in scoring and assists (17.4 and 3.4 per game, respectively).

T.J. Bickerstaff leads the James Madison rebounding leaderboard with 8.5 rebounds per game (he also averages 13.4 points and 1.7 assists).

Noah Freidel is the Dukes’ most prolific three-point shooter, averaging 2.3 per game.

Xavier Brown leads James Madison in thefts (1.5 per game), while Freidel leads the team in blocks (0.8).

Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting Picks

Here are Wisconsin vs James Madison Betting picks:

• Pick ATS: James Madison
• Pick OU: Over

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