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James Madison Dukes vs. East Carolina Pirates
The James Madison Dukes and the East Carolina Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as -11.5-point favorites versus the Dukes, while the game's total opened at 144.5.
Last time out for East Carolina, they were a 70-55 loser as they battled Mustangs on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a +11.5-point underdog.
James Madison was a 67-59 winner in its last match at home against Highlanders.
James Madison:
Team record: 2-1 SU,1-1 ATS
James Madison is 1-6-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
James Madison is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
James Madison is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing East Carolina
East Carolina:
Team record: 5-1 SU,2-2 ATS
East Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
East Carolina is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing James Madison
East Carolina is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing James Madison
Next up:
James Madison at Towson Sunday, January 3
East Carolina home to Tulane Tuesday, December 22