James Madison vs Arkansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: James Madison vs Arkansas

The James Madison Dukes battle the Arkansas Razorbacks, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, December 29.

We don’t think James Madison will be heavily beaten against Arkansas. Our betting prediction is to take them at an appealing +24.5, with odds of -102 available.

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James Madison Dukes were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Georgia Southern Eagles claimed a 96-92 win.

Arkansas Razorbacks were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Houston Cougars by a 94-85 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arkansas	9-3	1074	899	175	8-2	1-1	1L
James Madison	7-6	986	989	-3	6-0	1-6	2L

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James Madison vs Arkansas Prediction & Picks

This James Madison vs Arkansas betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve smashed into the underdogs +24.5 and this spread wager at -102 means we need James Madison to avoid a heavy defeat in this college contest.

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Key James Madison vs Arkansas stats:

• The +24.5 line has been covered by JMU in 20 consecutive games.
• The -24.5 line hasn’t been covered by Arkansas in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -24.5 line hasn’t been covered by Arkansas in 4 of their last 5 games.

JMU +24.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

James Madison 68 - 89 Arkansas

Let’s roll the dice and try the Hogs to achieve a 89-68 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

James Madison vs Arkansas Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of -10000 with the sportsbooks, Arkansas are regarded as 99% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +3000 about James Madison.

The current spread is 24.5 and total points is 162.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 162.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

JMU

+3000

Arkansas

-10000

Point Spread

JMU +24.5

-102

Arkansas -24.5

-120

Total Points

Under 162.5

-110

Over 162.5

-110

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James Madison Stats

Arkansas Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +24.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +24.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -24.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -24.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 161.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 162.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 83.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 162.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.90 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	12-0	1129	866	263	7-0	5-0	12W
Georgia	11-1	1198	862	336	9-1	2-0	5W
LSU	11-1	1067	861	206	8-1	3-0	3W
Missouri	10-3	1089	929	160	9-0	1-3	1L
Texas A&M	9-3	1140	921	219	7-1	2-2	2W
Tennessee	9-3	986	774	212	8-2	1-1	2W
Arkansas	9-3	1074	899	175	8-2	1-1	1L
Oklahoma	9-3	1043	872	171	7-0	2-3	3W
Alabama	9-3	1127	983	144	7-3	2-0	2W
Kentucky	9-4	1104	881	223	9-3	0-1	4W
Texas	9-4	1143	927	216	8-2	1-2	2W
Florida	8-4	1012	843	169	8-1	0-3	3W
South Carolina	8-4	957	820	137	8-1	0-3	1W
Auburn	8-4	1011	933	78	7-2	1-2	1L
Ole Miss	7-5	891	821	70	7-1	0-4	1L
Mississippi State	7-5	945	930	15	6-3	1-2	3W

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arkansas State	9-4	1066	1029	37	4-0	5-4	2W
South Alabama	9-4	974	906	68	4-1	5-3	1L
Georgia Southern	10-5	1260	1182	78	7-1	3-4	7W
Troy	8-5	1138	1023	115	3-2	5-3	3W
Marshall	8-5	1039	973	66	6-1	2-4	1W
Appalachian State	8-6	1028	923	105	6-2	2-4	1L
Texas State	8-6	1032	957	75	8-2	0-4	1W
Coastal Carolina	8-6	1019	990	29	3-0	5-6	2W
Southern Miss	7-6	994	943	51	6-1	1-5	1L
James Madison	7-6	986	989	-3	6-0	1-6	2L
Old Dominion	4-10	1023	1076	-53	4-1	0-9	2L
Georgia State	4-10	965	1067	-102	3-2	1-8	2W
Louisiana	3-11	811	960	-149	2-3	1-8	2W
UL Monroe	3-11	1036	1161	-125	3-4	0-7	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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