Marshall vs. James Madison Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Jan. 17

The Marshall Thundering Herd (11-7, 3-3 Sun Belt) host the James Madison Dukes (9-9, 2-4 Sun Belt) at Cam Henderson Center, starting at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Thundering Herd are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup's point total is 152.5.

Last time out, Marshall lost 85-83 to Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. In Marshall's loss, Noah Otshudi led the way with a team-high 30 points (adding three rebounds and four assists). James Madison is coming off of an 80-65 loss to Appalachian State in its last game on Thursday. Cliff Davis scored 15 points in James Madison's loss, leading the team.

Marshall vs. James Madison Odds and Game Time

• When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
• Where: Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia
• Spread favorite: Marshall -5.5
• Over/Under: 152.5 points

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• TV Channel: ESPN+
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Betting the Over/Under: Marshall vs. James Madison

• Marshall and its opponents have combined to exceed Saturday's over/under of 152.5 points 10 times this season.
• In James Madison's 17 games this season, eight finished with more combined points than Saturday's over/under of 152.5.
• Together, the two teams combine for 153.9 points per game, 1.4 points more than the point total of 152.5 for this matchup.
• This matchup's over/under equals the 152.5 average points per game these two teams have combined to surrender this year.
• Marshall has a 155.4 average over/under in its games this season, 2.9 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
• James Madison's games have an average over/under of 151.0 points this season, 1.5 points lower than the over/under for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Marshall vs. James Madison

• In Marshall's 17 games this season, it has six wins against the spread.
• The Thundering Herd have covered the spread once this season when favored by 5.5 points or more (in seven chances).
• James Madison has played 17 games, with four wins against the spread.
• The Dukes have covered the spread once this season when underdogs by 5.5 points or more (in four chances).
• Marshall has two wins against the spread, and is 7-2 overall, at home this year.
• At home, as a 5.5-point favorite or more, Marshall has one win ATS (1-6).
• In away games, James Madison has two wins against the spread and are 2-8 overall.