James Madison vs Southern Miss Basketball Odds

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The Dukes will play the Golden Eagles on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 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, James Madison and Southern Miss are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 31st, 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, James Madison currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Southern Miss is 94.00.
  • Away James Madison - James Madison starts this game with a 3-9 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Southern Miss - Southern Miss meets James Madison boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - James Madison currently ranks 9th (0.400) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Southern Miss now standing 8th (0.455) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - James Madison has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Southern Miss matching up with a 0.478 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - James Madison currently possesses 11-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Southern Miss has tallied a 11-12 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome, brave souls, to the clash of James Madison versus Southern Miss!

In a battle of equals, both teams seek to improve their conference standings. James Madison, with a 4-6 record, looks to extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, Southern Miss, with a 5-6 record, aims to break their losing streak.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. It is crucial to keep an eye on the conference records, as they will determine tournament seeds. James Madison has won their last 2 games, while Southern Miss has lost their last 5 games. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Prepare yourselves for a magical showdown on January 31st, 2026!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - James Madison, Southern Miss
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
James Madison11-110.5007-23-94-6+40.400W2
Southern Miss11-120.4786-23-95-6+3.50.455L5

James Madison & Southern Miss 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.

James Madison Championship Odds

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James Madison & Southern Miss Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the James Madison vs Southern Miss 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 Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 3:00 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 James Madison vs Southern Miss Game.

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