Arkansas State vs. James Madison Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Jan. 3

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-4, 2-0 Sun Belt) host the James Madison Dukes (7-7, 0-2 Sun Belt) at First National Bank Arena, beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Red Wolves are 8.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup's point total is 160.5.

Their last time out, Arkansas State won on Tuesday 107-63 against Arkansas Tech. In Arkansas State's win, TJ Caldwell led the way with a team-high 17 points (adding three rebounds and one assist). James Madison lost its most recent outing 103-74 against Arkansas on Monday. Bradley Douglas' team-high 19 points paced James Madison in the losing effort.

Arkansas State vs. James Madison Odds and Game Time

• When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Spread favorite: Arkansas State -8.5
• Moneyline favorite: Arkansas State -450
• Moneyline underdog: James Madison +340
• Over/Under: 160.5 points

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Betting the Over/Under: Arkansas State vs. James Madison

• Arkansas State and its opponents have hit the over on this game's total (160.5 points) six times this season.
• There have been four James Madison games that ended with a combined score over 160.5 points this season.
• Together, the two teams combine for 159.5 points per game, 1.0 point fewer than the point total of 160.5 for this matchup.
• These two teams give up a combined 156 points per game, 4.5 less than this contest's over/under.
• On average, Arkansas State has had a 161.8-point over/under in its games this season, 1.3 more points than the over/under in this contest.
• James Madison's games have an average over/under of 153.7 points this season, 6.8 points lower than the over/under for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Arkansas State vs. James Madison

• Against the spread, Arkansas State is 9-3-0 this year.
• The Red Wolves covered the spread in their only game when favored by 8.5 points or more.
• In James Madison's 13 games this season, it has three wins against the spread.
• This season, the Dukes are winless against the spread when entering a game as an underdog of 8.5 points or more (in three chances).
• Arkansas State is 3-0 overall, and 3-0 against the spread, at home.
• James Madison has one win against the spread, and are 1-7 overall, in away games.

Betting the Moneyline: Arkansas State vs. James Madison

• Arkansas State has been the moneyline favorite in eight games this season and won six (75%) of those contests.
• The Red Wolves have played as a favorite of -450 or more once this season and won that game.
• Arkansas State has a 81.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• James Madison has won in two of the seven contests it has been named as the moneyline underdog this year.
• The Dukes have been listed as an underdog of +340 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
• James Madison has an implied victory probability of 22.7% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.