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Marshall Thundering Herd vs. James Madison Dukes
The Marshall Thundering Herd and the James Madison Dukes will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Dukes as -5-point favorites versus the Thundering Herd, while the game's total opened at 144.5.
James Madison lost its last outing, a 86-66 result against Mountaineers on January 11. They failed to cover in that game as a +1-point underdog.
In their last action, Marshall was a 81-69 winner at home against Eagles. They covered the -7.5-point spread as favorites.
Marshall:
Team record: 10-8 SU,7-7-2 ATS
Marshall is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Marshall is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marshall's last 7 games on the road
James Madison:
Team record: 9-8 SU,6-8-1 ATS
James Madison is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
James Madison is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Marshall
James Madison is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Marshall
Next up:
Marshall at Coastal Carolina Saturday, January 18
James Madison home to Appalachian State Saturday, January 18