James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 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 18:00 on Thursday, March 5.

James Madison should be able to outscore Southern Miss and our prediction is to side with the road team on the Moneyline. There is an attractive -125 should you wish to follow suit.

James Madison Dukes won their previous game, beating Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at home. It was a 87-72 win.

Southern Miss Golden Eagles triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where South Alabama Jaguars were beaten 68-55.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Southern Miss and James Madison saw the former win. It was a 73-65 scoreline. The past 4 H2H games have seen Southern Miss land three wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
James Madison	18-14	2380	2351	29	13-4	5-10	1W
Southern Miss	16-15	2292	2277	15	12-3	4-12	1W

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James Madison vs Southern Miss Prediction & Picks

We cover the key James Madison vs Southern Miss betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

James Madison are available at a juicy -125 when it comes to winning this college matchup. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key James Madison vs Southern Miss stats:

• JMU have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• JMU have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• JMU have won 2 consecutive games on the road.

JMU Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Those looking for bigger odds about a victory for JMU can check out the Match Result & Total lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

James Madison 76 - 71 Southern Miss

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Dukes when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 76-71 should provide some entertainment.

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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.

Southern Miss have been given Moneyline odds of +104 against James Madison who are -125. The hosts have a 49% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 143.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Over 143.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

JMU

-125

Southern Miss

+104

Point Spread

JMU -1.5

-110

Southern Miss +1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 143.5

-110

Over 143.5

-110

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James Madison Stats

Southern Miss Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 70.70 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	21-10	2302	2140	162	12-4	9-6	1L
Troy	20-11	2494	2281	213	10-4	10-7	2W
Arkansas State	20-11	2578	2391	187	11-4	9-7	4W
Appalachian State	19-12	2232	2028	204	12-4	7-8	1L
Marshall	19-12	2518	2415	103	13-4	6-8	1L
Texas State	19-12	2288	2190	98	16-2	3-10	1W
Coastal Carolina	19-12	2274	2227	47	8-5	11-7	3W
James Madison	18-14	2380	2351	29	13-4	5-10	1W
Georgia Southern	17-15	2581	2560	21	10-6	7-9	2W
Southern Miss	16-15	2292	2277	15	12-3	4-12	1W
Old Dominion	12-21	2514	2570	-56	8-6	4-15	1L
Louisiana	11-22	2101	2332	-231	8-8	3-14	1L
Georgia State	10-22	2253	2391	-138	7-8	3-14	4L
UL Monroe	4-28	2318	2685	-367	3-12	1-16	8L

• 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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