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James Madison @ Drexel

Current Records: James Madison 13-8; Drexel 10-10

What to Know

The James Madison Dukes are staying on the road Monday to face off against the Drexel Dragons at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 7 at John A Daskalakis Center. Drexel will be strutting in after a victory while the Dukes will be stumbling in from a defeat.

James Madison came up short against the Hofstra Pride this past Saturday, falling 85-78. A silver lining for James Madison was the play of guard Charles Falden, who had 25 points along with five boards.

Meanwhile, the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens typically have all the answers at home, but this past Thursday Drexel proved too difficult a challenge. Drexel came out on top against the Fightin' Blue Hens by a score of 76-68. The Dragons got double-digit scores from four players: guard Melik Martin (21), guard Camren Wynter (17), guard Xavier Bell (15), and forward Amari Williams (10).

The Dukes are expected to lose this next one by 4.5. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 4-2 ATS in away games but only 10-9 all in all.

James Madison is now 13-8 while Drexel sits at 10-10. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: James Madison comes into the game boasting the 22nd most takeaways per game in college basketball at 16.5. On the other end of the spectrum, Drexel is 23rd worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 10.8 on average.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: John A Daskalakis Center -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Dragons are a 4.5-point favorite against the Dukes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Dragons as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

James Madison have won eight out of their last 15 games against Drexel.

  • Jan 27, 2022 - Drexel 88 vs. James Madison 82
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Drexel 84 vs. James Madison 78
  • Jan 31, 2021 - James Madison 73 vs. Drexel 64
  • Feb 06, 2020 - Drexel 78 vs. James Madison 67
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Drexel 78 vs. James Madison 71
  • Feb 14, 2019 - James Madison 71 vs. Drexel 69
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Drexel 73 vs. James Madison 68
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Drexel 70 vs. James Madison 62
  • Feb 01, 2018 - Drexel 76 vs. James Madison 74
  • Jan 20, 2018 - James Madison 75 vs. Drexel 73
  • Mar 03, 2017 - James Madison 80 vs. Drexel 70
  • Feb 23, 2017 - James Madison 70 vs. Drexel 64
  • Dec 31, 2016 - James Madison 78 vs. Drexel 67
  • Feb 04, 2016 - James Madison 78 vs. Drexel 56
  • Jan 21, 2016 - James Madison 68 vs. Drexel 45