James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: James Madison vs Southern Miss

The James Madison Dukes square off against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 31.

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +1.5 and our prediction is that Southern Miss will cover this against James Madison. There is -122 available for this outcome.

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James Madison Dukes won their previous game by a 73-64 scoreline. It was on the road against Troy Trojans.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Appalachian State Mountaineers by a 70-63 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

James Madison won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 83-72 triumph when facing Southern Miss. In the past 3 games between the teams, Southern Miss have won two.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
James Madison	11-11	1647	1669	-22	8-2	3-9	2W
Southern Miss	11-12	1691	1692	-1	8-2	3-10	5L

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James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction & Picks

Our James Madison vs Southern Miss betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Southern Miss can produce a strong performance in this college contest. Our pick is that they’ll cover the spread of +1.5 and you can currently get -122.

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Key James Madison vs Southern Miss stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Southern Miss in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Southern Miss in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by JMU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by JMU in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Southern Miss in 2 of their last 3 games against JMU.

Southern Miss +1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 54.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Southern Miss +1.5 @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

James Madison 75 - 79 Southern Miss

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James Madison vs Southern Miss 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.

The Spread offers a better alternative to the Moneyline considering Southern Miss are huge favorites for this college game. Consider whether to side with them to cover the line or alternatively wager on the underdogs to outperform their odds.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 145.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 145.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Moneyline

JMU

-

Southern Miss

-

Point Spread

JMU -1.5

-102

Southern Miss +1.5

-118

Total Points

Under 145.5

-108

Over 145.5

-112

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James Madison Stats

Southern Miss Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.70 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.70 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	15-6	1548	1423	125	8-2	7-4	2W
Troy	15-7	1881	1675	206	7-3	8-4	1L
Marshall	13-8	1693	1568	125	10-2	3-6	1L
Appalachian State	14-9	1658	1505	153	9-3	5-6	3W
Georgia Southern	14-9	1893	1843	50	8-4	6-5	1W
Arkansas State	13-9	1814	1741	73	7-2	6-7	2L
Coastal Carolina	13-10	1673	1641	32	6-3	7-7	1L
Texas State	12-11	1680	1642	38	11-2	1-9	1W
James Madison	11-11	1647	1669	-22	8-2	3-9	2W
Southern Miss	11-12	1691	1692	-1	8-2	3-10	5L
Georgia State	9-13	1565	1629	-64	6-3	3-10	1L
Old Dominion	7-15	1632	1700	-68	4-4	3-11	1W
Louisiana	6-16	1344	1525	-181	4-6	2-10	1W
UL Monroe	3-19	1563	1817	-254	3-8	0-11	12L

• 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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