James Madison vs Troy Basketball Odds

The Dukes will play the Trojans on Thursday, January 29th, 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, James Madison and Troy are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 29th, 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 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Troy is 100.00.
Away James Madison - James Madison starts this game with a 2-9 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
Home Troy - Troy meets James Madison boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - James Madison currently ranks 9th (0.333) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Troy now standing 1st (0.889) 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 0.476 overall win percentage, with Troy matching up with a 0.714 overall win percentage.
Team Records - James Madison currently possesses 10-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Troy has tallied a 15-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus! James Madison faces Troy in a magical battle on January 29th.

James Madison is 10-11, Troy is 15-6. Conference records will be crucial.

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. James Madison has a 3-6 Sun Belt Conference standing, while Troy has an 8-1 Sun Belt Conference standing. James Madison has won their last game, while Troy has won their last 5 games. It's sure to be a thrilling match-up between these two teams. So grab your wands and get ready for a spellbinding game of basketball!

Best Dukes at Trojans Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog James Madison	Favorite Troy
+9.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-9.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Troy has a -9.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. James Madison has a +9.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. James Madison 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
149.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	149.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 149.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 149.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog James Madison	Favorite Troy
+375 BetMGM Bet	-500 BetMGM Bet

Troy is the -500 moneyline favorite. Risk $500 to win $100 on Troy at BetMGM. James Madison is the +375 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $375 on James Madison. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the James Madison vs Troy College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th, 2026?

Troy is a -9.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while James Madison is a +9.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the James Madison vs Troy College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th, 2026?

The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the James Madison vs Troy College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th, 2026?

Troy is a -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and James Madison is a +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
James Madison Troy 1/29/26 7:00pm EST	+9.5 -105 -9.5 -115

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Underdog James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +9.5 James Madison underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.

Favorite Troy - Troy bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -9.5 Troy favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

James Madison at Troy Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
James Madison Troy First to 5 Points 1/29/26 7:00pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
James Madison Troy First to 10 Points 1/29/26 7:00pm EST	+135 -190 Bet
James Madison Troy First to 15 Points 1/29/26 7:00pm EST	+155 -220 Bet
James Madison Troy Game to Overtime 1/29/26 7:00pm EST	Yes +1050 No -10000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - James Madison, Troy
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Troy	22-12	0.647	10-3	9-7	12-6	-	0.667	L1
James Madison	18-15	0.545	11-4	5-10	9-9	+3	0.500	L1

James Madison & Troy 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

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

Troy Championship Odds

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

James Madison & Troy Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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

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