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The James Madison Dukes (21-10, 12-6 Sun Belt) are favored by 3 points in their Sun Belt Tournament matchup against the Troy Trojans (20-12, 11-7 Sun Belt) on Saturday at Pensacola Bay Center, tipping off at 3:00 PM on ESPN+. The winner will move one step closer to earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket.
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How do I watch Dukes vs. Trojans?
- Game Day: Saturday, March 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Pensacola, Florida
- Arena: Pensacola Bay Center
Betting Lines for Dukes vs. Trojans
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -3 | 143.5 |
James Madison Betting Stats & Information
- James Madison has gone 15-7 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 68.2%).
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, the Dukes have a record of 13-6 (68.4% winning percentage).
- The Dukes are 19-10-0 against the spread this season.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 3 points or more, the Trojans have a 3-3 record against the spread.
- The average total for James Madison’s games this year is 5.4 more points than the over/under of 143.5 in this game.
Troy Betting Stats & Info
- Troy has entered the game as underdogs nine times this season and won three of those games.
- The Trojans have entered six games this season as the underdog by +120 or more and is 1-5 in those contests.
- So far this year, the Trojans have put together a 14-15-0 record against the spread.
- The Trojans have a 3-3 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3 points or more.
- The average point total for Troy this season is 3.8 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
James Madison vs. Troy Season Stat Comparison
| James Madison Rank | James Madison AVG | Troy AVG | Troy Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 81.2 | Points Scored | 73.2 | 143rd |
| 112th | 67.7 | Points Allowed | 66.5 | 75th |
| 41st | 34.6 | Rebounds | 31.6 | 184th |
| 37th | 10.4 | Off. Rebounds | 9.1 | 121st |
| 88th | 8.2 | 3pt Made | 7.8 | 134th |
| 141st | 13.7 | Assists | 13.8 | 131st |
| 265th | 12.8 | Turnovers | 12.5 | 235th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
James Madison Dukes Leaders
- Terrence Edwards leads the Dukes in scoring, tallying 12.8 points per game to go with 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
- James Madison’s leading rebounder is Mezie Offurum averaging 5.4 boards per game and its best passer is Takal Molson and his 2.4 assists per game.
- Vado Morse leads the Dukes in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Troy Trojans Leaders
- Zay Williams has the top spot on the Trojans leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
- Troy’s assist leader is Christyon Eugene with 2.7 per game. He also records 11.6 points per game and tacks on 3.2 rebounds per game.
- Aamer Muhammad is the top shooter from distance for the Trojans, hitting 1.9 threes per game.
