Marshall vs James Madison Basketball Odds

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The Thundering Herd will play the Dukes on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Marshall and James Madison are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Marshall currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for James Madison is 95.67.
  • Away Marshall - Marshall starts this game with a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
  • Home James Madison - James Madison meets Marshall boasting a 5-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Marshall currently ranks 3rd (0.667) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison now standing 5th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Marshall has a 0.667 overall win percentage, with James Madison matching up with a 0.533 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Marshall currently possesses 10-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, James Madison has tallied a 8-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Marshall faces James Madison on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.

Marshall is 10-5 overall, while James Madison is 8-7 overall this season. Marshall has a 2-1 conference record, while James Madison has a 1-2 record.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So grab your wand and get ready for a magical matchup!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Marshall, James Madison
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Marshall19-130.59413-46-811-7+10.611L2
James Madison18-150.54511-45-109-9+30.500L1

Marshall & James Madison Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

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How to Bet on the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Marshall vs James Madison Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Marshall vs James Madison Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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