South Alabama vs James Madison Basketball Odds

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The Jaguars will play the Dukes on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.


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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, South Alabama and James Madison are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 22nd, 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, South Alabama currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for James Madison is 94.67.
  • Away South Alabama - South Alabama starts this game with a 5-4 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
  • Home James Madison - James Madison meets South Alabama boasting a 6-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - South Alabama currently ranks 4th (0.571) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison now standing 8th (0.286) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - South Alabama has a 0.684 overall win percentage, with James Madison matching up with a 0.474 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - South Alabama currently possesses 13-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, James Madison has tallied a 9-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, South Alabama faces James Madison in an epic basketball showdown!

South Alabama with a 13-6 record battles James Madison at 9-10 overall.

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. The importance of conference records will determine tournament seeds.

South Alabama holds a 4-3 Sun Belt Conference record, while James Madison sits at 2-5. Both teams are looking to break losing streaks, with South Alabama losing their last game and James Madison dropping the past two.

We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So grab your wands and get ready for an enchanting basketball battle!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - South Alabama, James Madison
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
South Alabama21-120.63610-48-711-7+10.611L3
James Madison18-150.54511-45-109-9+30.500L1

South Alabama & 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.

South Alabama Championship Odds

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How to Bet on the South Alabama 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 Thursday, January 22nd, 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 South Alabama vs James Madison Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Alabama 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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