The James Madison Dukes and the Arkansas State Red Wolves collide in the 2024 Sun Belt Tournament final on Monday. The Red Wolves roll into this contest after beating top-seed Appalachian State on a game-winning shot. James Madison has won three straight games against Arkansas State. On Feb. 7, the Dukes defeated the Red Wolves 77-73.
Tipoff from Pensacola Bay Center in Florida is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Dukes are 5-point favorites in the latest James Madison vs. Arkansas State odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 150. Before making any Arkansas State vs. James Madison picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the proven SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters 2024 conference championship week on a 145-104 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. It also has a strong 28-18 (+820) record on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on James Madison vs. Arkansas State and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Arkansas State vs. James Madison:
- James Madison vs. Arkansas State spread: James Madison -5
- James Madison vs. Arkansas State over/under: 150 points
- James Madison vs. Arkansas State money line: Madison -245, Arkansas State +198
- ARST: Arkansas State has covered in 22 of its last 31 games
- JMU: James Madison has won 25 of its last 28 games
- James Madison vs. Arkansas State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why James Madison can cover
Junior guard Terrence Edwards Jr. has a smooth all-around offensive approach. He attacks the glass and has a good feel as a playmaker. The Georgia native leads the team in points (17.6) with 4.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He's scored 18-plus points in four of his last five games. On Mar. 9 versus Marshall, he tallied 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Senior forward T.J. Bickerstaff brings outstanding effort and length to the frontcourt. Bickerstaff puts himself in the position to take efficient looks but will consistently crash the boards. He averages 13.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and shoots 62% from the field. Bickerstaff has finished with 11 double-doubles this season. See which team to pick here.
Why Arkansas State can cover
Junior guard Freddy Hicks heads into this game with a lot of confidence after hitting the game-winning shot to send them into this contest. Hicks has a nice mid-range jumper and has the skills to score in bunches. He racked up 10.4 points and five rebounds per game. On Sunday, he had 19 points, seven boards and the game-winning shot on a turnaround jumper.
Sophomore guard Derrian Ford provides the team with a three-level scorer. Ford will confidently let it fly from 3-point land, averaging 10.6 points and shooting 37% from downtown. He's tallied 15-plus points in three of his last eight games. On Mar. 9, Ford amassed 18 points and five rebounds. See which team to pick here.
How to make Arkansas State vs. James Madison picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 156 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins James Madison vs. Arkansas State, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $1,700 on its college basketball picks this season, and find out.
