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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
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.
Moneyline Mage
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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!
Best Jaguars at Dukes Odds
| Underdog South Alabama | Favorite James Madison |
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| Underdog South Alabama | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while South Alabama is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 138.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and South Alabama is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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South Alabama
James Madison
1/22/26 7:00pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog South Alabama - South Alabama bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 South Alabama underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
South Alabama 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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South Alabama
James Madison
First to 5 Points
1/22/26 7:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
South Alabama
James Madison
First to 10 Points
1/22/26 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
South Alabama
James Madison
First to 15 Points
1/22/26 7:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
South Alabama
James Madison
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +750No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| South Alabama | 21-11 | 0.656 | 10-4 | 8-6 | 11-7 | +1 | 0.611 | L2 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 0.545 | 11-4 | 5-10 | 9-9 | +3 | 0.500 | L1 |
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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM South Alabama YR: futures available
James Madison Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM James Madison YR: futures available
South Alabama & James Madison Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the South Alabama vs James Madison College Basketball Game
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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