James Madison vs Troy Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: James Madison vs Troy

The James Madison Dukes face the Troy Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 29.

James Madison and Troy are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 148.5 as a great pick at odds of -115.

James Madison Dukes previous game saw them claim a 82-57 home win over Texas State Bobcats.

Troy Trojans won their last game 83-78. This was a road victory against Georgia Southern Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Troy who came out on top when they last played James Madison. A 79-60 win was recorded. James Madison have triumphed in three of the previous 4 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Troy	22-11	2649	2412	237	12-4	10-7	4W
James Madison	18-15	2460	2437	23	13-4	5-11	1L

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James Madison vs Troy Prediction & Picks

Approach James Madison vs Troy fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Over 148.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this college contest. We’re taking odds of -115 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key James Madison vs Troy stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 JMU games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 JMU games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Troy games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Troy games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Troy games.

Over 148.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

James Madison 70 - 84 Troy

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Trojans to achieve a 84-70 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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James Madison vs Troy 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.

You might not get rich backing Troy at -556. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 85% chance of winning this college game. James Madison are the underdogs at +400 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 149.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 149.5 at -110.

College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

JMU

+400

Troy

-556

Point Spread

JMU +9.5

-110

Troy -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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James Madison Stats

Troy Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.20 pts and allowed 68.30 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
Troy	22-11	2649	2412	237	12-4	10-7	4W
South Alabama	21-11	2387	2234	153	12-5	9-6	2L
Arkansas State	20-12	2655	2471	184	11-5	9-7	1L
Appalachian State	19-13	2305	2114	191	12-5	7-8	2L
Marshall	19-13	2596	2497	99	13-5	6-8	2L
Texas State	19-13	2365	2271	94	16-3	3-10	1L
Coastal Carolina	19-13	2346	2323	23	8-6	11-7	1L
Georgia Southern	21-16	2994	2949	45	10-6	11-10	1L
James Madison	18-15	2460	2437	23	13-4	5-11	1L
Southern Miss	19-16	2615	2585	30	13-3	6-13	1L
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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