Marshall vs James Madison Basketball Odds

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!

Best Thundering Herd at Dukes Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Marshall	Favorite James Madison
+2.5 -118 BetMGM Bet	-2.5 -102 BetMGM Bet

James Madison has a -2.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Marshall has a +2.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Marshall is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
156.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	156.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 156.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 156.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Marshall	Favorite James Madison
+110 BetMGM Bet	-135 BetMGM Bet

James Madison is the -135 moneyline favorite. Risk $135 to win $100 on James Madison at BetMGM. Marshall is the +110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $110 on Marshall. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

James Madison is a -2.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Marshall is a +2.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

The best over line is 156.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 156.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Marshall vs James Madison College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

James Madison is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Marshall is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Marshall James Madison 1/07/26 7:00pm EST	+2.5 -118 -2.5 -102

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Underdog Marshall - Marshall bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +2.5 Marshall underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -2.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Marshall at James Madison Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

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	BetMGM Bet
Marshall James Madison First to 5 Points 1/07/26 7:00pm EST	-110 -125 Bet
Marshall James Madison First to 10 Points 1/07/26 7:00pm EST	-105 -135 Bet
Marshall James Madison First to 15 Points 1/07/26 7:00pm EST	-102 -135 Bet
Marshall James Madison Game to Overtime 1/07/26 7:00pm EST	Yes +725 No -2500 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Marshall, James Madison
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Marshall	13-8	0.619	10-2	3-6	5-4	+2.5	0.556	L1
James Madison	11-11	0.500	7-2	3-9	4-6	+4	0.400	W2

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.

Marshall Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Marshall YR: futures available

James Madison Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM James Madison YR: futures available

Marshall & James Madison Team Pages

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

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