James Madison vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Nov 2026
James Madison vs Kentucky Predictions
Our prediction is that James Madison might not be beaten heavily by Kentucky. The underdogs have been afforded a generous +25.5 and we recommend backing them at -110.
We've identified our Best Bet for James Madison vs Kentucky, alongside our Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Review the detailed segments below for the complete analysis of each pick.
James Madison vs Kentucky Preview
The James Madison Dukes battle the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, November 6.
James Madison Dukes lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Miami-Ohio RedHawks 86-77.
Kentucky Wildcats won their last game which was at home. It was a 85-57 triumph against Manhattan Jaspers.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kentucky
|
1-0 | 85 | 57 | 28 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
James Madison
|
0-1 | 77 | 86 | -9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Best Bet
There’s a lot to like about the underdogs +25.5 when they play this college contest. You can get odds of -110 and we need James Madison to avoid a sizeable defeat.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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JMU +25.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Take a same game parlay that incorporates James Madison to cover the +25.5 spread along with Under 156.5. Add in James Madison/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
66
-
87
Kentucky
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Cats to claim a 87-66 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.
James Madison vs Kentucky Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Kentucky are massive favorites for this college game, with some sportsbooks not even offering Moneyline wagering. Therefore, they’re available on the spread depending on what you expect the winning margin to be.
There is a spread of 25.5 and total points has a line of 156.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 156.5, there are odds of -105.
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James Madison Stats
Kentucky Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +25.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +25.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -25.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -25.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 156.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.20 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas
|
2-0 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Vanderbilt
|
2-0 | 167 | 98 | 69 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Mississippi State
|
2-0 | 188 | 132 | 56 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Florida
|
2-0 | 165 | 124 | 41 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Missouri
|
1-0 | 111 | 50 | 61 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Arkansas
|
1-0 | 106 | 61 | 45 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
LSU
|
1-0 | 100 | 57 | 43 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Ole Miss
|
1-0 | 99 | 58 | 41 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Auburn
|
1-0 | 92 | 59 | 33 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
1-0 | 90 | 59 | 31 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Texas A&M
|
1-0 | 97 | 66 | 31 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
|
Kentucky
|
1-0 | 85 | 57 | 28 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
South Carolina
|
1-0 | 81 | 55 | 26 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Alabama
|
1-0 | 96 | 74 | 22 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Georgia
|
1-0 | 78 | 62 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Oklahoma
|
0-1 | 64 | 68 | -4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
| Sun Belt | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Appalachian State
|
2-0 | 171 | 92 | 79 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Louisiana Tech
|
2-0 | 161 | 92 | 69 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Old Dominion
|
2-0 | 152 | 96 | 56 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Southern Miss
|
1-0 | 82 | 35 | 47 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Marshall
|
1-0 | 92 | 65 | 27 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Georgia Southern
|
1-0 | 67 | 55 | 12 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Arkansas State
|
1-0 | 71 | 70 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
UL Monroe
|
1-1 | 177 | 138 | 39 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
South Alabama
|
1-1 | 160 | 166 | -6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
|
James Madison
|
0-1 | 77 | 86 | -9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Troy
|
0-1 | 60 | 71 | -11 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Georgia State
|
0-2 | 140 | 153 | -13 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Louisiana
|
0-1 | 61 | 75 | -14 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Coastal Carolina
|
0-2 | 122 | 184 | -62 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
- 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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