James Madison Dukes vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

This NCAAB matchup features James Madison Dukes (15-13 (10-3)) traveling to take on Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (16-12 (7-5)) at The HTC Center, Conway, SC. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, Coastal averages 76.4 points per game, which exceeds what the James Madison defense typically allows (72.0 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. The James Madison offense puts up 75.7 PPG and faces a Coastal defense allowing 71.4 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Coastal will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects Coastal to win by approximately 4.6 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Coastal winning by 17 to losing by 8. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Coastal enters at 16-12 (7-5), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. James Madison sits at 15-13 (10-3) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.