Who’s Playing
James Madison @ Delaware
Current Records: James Madison 14-10; Delaware 16-9
What to Know
The James Madison Dukes haven’t won a matchup against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens since Feb. 16 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Monday. James Madison and Delaware will face off in a Colonial battle at 7 p.m. ET at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The Dukes should still be riding high after a victory, while Delaware will be looking to get back in the win column.
James Madison didn’t have too much trouble with the William & Mary Tribe at home this past Saturday as they won 69-55.
Meanwhile, Delaware received a tough blow this past Saturday as they fell 80-66 to the Hofstra Pride.
James Madison is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with James Madison, who are 11-11 against the spread.
James Madison is now 14-10 while Delaware sits at 16-9. A pair of offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: James Madison ranks 34th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 47.30% on the season. But the Fightin’ Blue Hens are even better: they enter the contest with a 47.50% field goal percentage, good for 28th best in college basketball. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena — Newark, Delaware
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Fightin’ Blue Hens are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Dukes, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Delaware have won eight out of their last 11 games against James Madison.
- Jan 29, 2022 – Delaware 85 vs. James Madison 69
- Feb 08, 2020 – Delaware 80 vs. James Madison 78
- Jan 09, 2020 – Delaware 80 vs. James Madison 76
- Feb 16, 2019 – James Madison 68 vs. Delaware 61
- Jan 17, 2019 – Delaware 76 vs. James Madison 69
- Feb 24, 2018 – Delaware 68 vs. James Madison 66
- Jan 13, 2018 – Delaware 61 vs. James Madison 60
- Feb 11, 2017 – Delaware 58 vs. James Madison 57
- Jan 28, 2017 – Delaware 66 vs. James Madison 61
- Feb 20, 2016 – James Madison 75 vs. Delaware 50
- Jan 02, 2016 – James Madison 73 vs. Delaware 63
