Norfolk State vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Norfolk State vs James Madison

The Norfolk State Spartans face the James Madison Dukes, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, December 6.

We’re expecting Over 140.5 points to be scored by Norfolk State and James Madison combined. There’s a juicy -105 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

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Norfolk State Spartans lost on the road in their previous game. Arizona Wildcats won 98-61.

James Madison Dukes were winners last time out. It was a 67-62 home victory against North Carolina Central Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Norfolk State and James Madison saw the former win. It was a 83-69 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
James Madison	6-4	758	749	9	5-0	1-4	1W
Norfolk State	4-5	719	635	84	4-1	0-4	1L

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Norfolk State vs James Madison Prediction & Picks

Step into Norfolk State vs James Madison with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

These teams are capable of scoring more than 140.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -105.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Norfolk State vs James Madison stats:

• The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Norfolk State games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Norfolk State games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Norfolk State games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 JMU games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 JMU games.

Over 140.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Norfolk State 69 - 79 James Madison

Let’s roll the dice and try the Dukes to achieve a 79-69 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Norfolk State vs James Madison Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

James Madison are regarded as having a 78% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -357. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +285 about Norfolk State.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 140.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 140.5, the odds are -105.

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

Norfolk State

+285

JMU

-357

Point Spread

Norfolk State +7.5

-105

JMU -7.5

-115

Total Points

Under 140.5

-115

Over 140.5

-105

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Norfolk State Stats

James Madison 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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 67.00 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	8-2	756	689	67	4-0	4-2	1L
Arkansas State	6-3	718	718	0	4-0	2-3	3W
Southern Miss	5-3	647	577	70	4-0	1-3	4W
Marshall	5-3	640	628	12	3-1	2-2	2L
James Madison	6-4	758	749	9	5-0	1-4	1W
Coastal Carolina	5-4	677	621	56	3-0	2-4	1L
Texas State	6-5	809	720	89	6-1	0-4	3L
Appalachian State	5-5	745	672	73	4-1	1-4	1W
Troy	5-5	881	828	53	1-2	4-3	1L
Georgia Southern	5-5	795	796	-1	4-1	1-4	2W
Old Dominion	3-6	676	700	-24	3-0	0-6	3L
UL Monroe	2-6	563	626	-63	2-2	0-4	1W
Georgia State	1-8	572	677	-105	1-2	0-6	5L
Louisiana	1-8	511	647	-136	1-2	0-6	7L

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Norfolk State	4-5	719	635	84	4-1	0-4	1L
Howard	4-5	698	663	35	4-2	0-3	1L
UMES	4-7	691	758	-67	2-1	2-6	1L
NC Central	3-7	728	780	-52	3-0	0-7	1L
Delaware State	2-8	586	729	-143	2-2	0-6	4L
Coppin State	2-9	723	922	-199	1-1	1-8	2L
Morgan State	1-6	517	569	-52	1-3	0-3	5L
South Carolina St.	0-9	591	798	-207	0-1	0-8	9L

• 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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