Halftime Report
James Madison is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Marshall 44-29.
James Madison entered the game having won ten straight and they're just one half away from another. Will they make it 11, or will Marshall step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.
Who's Playing
Marshall Thundering Herd @ James Madison Dukes
Current Records: Marshall 12-19, James Madison 28-3
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Pensacola Bay Center -- Pensacola, Florida
- TV: ESPN Plus
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What to Know
The James Madison Dukes and the Marshall Thundering Herd are set to clash at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Pensacola Bay Center in a Sun Belt postseason contest. James Madison will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Last Friday, the Dukes earned a 86-76 win over the Chanticleers.
Marshall can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with an 86-74 victory over the Panthers.
Marshall's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kamdyn Curfman, who went 9 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points and 4 assists. It was the first time this season that Curfman scored 20 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kevon Voyles, who scored 30 points along with four steals.
The Dukes are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 28-3 record this season. As for the Thundering Herd, their victory bumped their record up to 13-19.
James Madison is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This contest will be their 11th straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 4-5 against the spread).
Everything came up roses for James Madison against Marshall in their previous meeting back in February as the squad secured a 84-58 win. Will James Madison repeat their success, or does Marshall have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
Odds
James Madison is a big 12-point favorite against Marshall, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Dukes as a 11-point favorite.
The over/under is 153 points.
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Series History
James Madison has won 5 out of their last 6 games against Marshall.
- Feb 21, 2024 - James Madison 84 vs. Marshall 58
- Jan 20, 2024 - James Madison 67 vs. Marshall 52
- Feb 22, 2023 - Marshall 92 vs. James Madison 83
- Dec 31, 2022 - James Madison 72 vs. Marshall 66
- Dec 06, 2015 - James Madison 107 vs. Marshall 84
- Nov 27, 2015 - James Madison 89 vs. Marshall 75