Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Louisiana vs James Madison

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns square off against the James Madison Dukes, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Wednesday, March 4.

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when Louisiana go up against James Madison. Our prediction is that there will be Over 134.5 points and that is available at -110.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns claimed a victory in their previous game. A 84-75 home win occurred against Georgia State Panthers.

James Madison Dukes were beaten 69-68 in their last game, being turned over at home to Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Louisiana and James Madison saw the former win. It was a 64-61 scoreline. The past 3 games between the teams have seen James Madison win two times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
James Madison	17-14	2293	2279	14	12-4	5-10	1L
Louisiana	11-21	2029	2245	-216	8-8	3-13	1W

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Louisiana vs James Madison Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 134.5 points to be scored at odds of -110 which makes plenty of appeal.

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Key Louisiana vs James Madison stats:

• The 134.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Louisiana games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Louisiana games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Louisiana games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 JMU games.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 JMU games at home.
• The 134.5 line has been covered in the last 3 JMU games.

Over 134.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Louisiana 65 - 75 James Madison

Let’s roll the dice and try the Dukes to achieve a 75-65 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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Louisiana vs James Madison 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this college game, James Madison might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -303 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Louisiana are least likely to win at +240.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 133.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 133.5 selection is available to back at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Louisiana

+240

JMU

-303

Point Spread

Louisiana +6.5

-110

JMU -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 133.5

-110

Over 133.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Louisiana Stats

James Madison 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

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 127.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 134.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 72.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 59.80 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 134.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 68.90 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	17-14	2293	2279	14	12-4	5-10	1L
Southern Miss	16-15	2292	2277	15	12-3	4-12	1W
Georgia Southern	16-15	2493	2476	17	9-6	7-9	1W
Old Dominion	12-20	2430	2482	-52	8-6	4-14	2W
Louisiana	11-21	2029	2245	-216	8-8	3-13	1W
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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