Who's Playing

UNC-Wilmington @ James Madison

Current Records: UNC-Wilmington 9-5; James Madison 11-4

What to Know

The UNC-Wilmington Seahawks haven't won a matchup against the James Madison Dukes since Jan. 3 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. The Seahawks and James Madison will face off in a Colonial battle at 7 p.m. ET at Atlantic Union Bank Center. UNC-Wilmington should still be feeling good after a victory, while James Madison will be looking to right the ship.

UNC-Wilmington netted an 86-78 win over the College of Charleston Cougars on Monday. UNC-Wilmington relied on the efforts of guard Shykeim Phillips, who had 20 points in addition to six boards, and guard Jaylen Sims, who had 24 points.

Meanwhile, the Dukes have to be aching after a bruising 90-67 defeat to the Elon Phoenix on Monday. Guard Charles Falden wasn't much of a difference maker for James Madison; Falden played for 26 minutes but put up just eight points.

The Seahawks are expected to lose this next one by 7. They are currently five-for-five against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

UNC-Wilmington's win brought them up to 9-5 while James Madison's loss pulled them down to 11-4. UNC-Wilmington is 6-2 after wins this year, and the Dukes are 3-0 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Atlantic Union Bank Center -- Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.00

Odds

The Dukes are a solid 7-point favorite against the Seahawks, 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 7-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

UNC-Wilmington have won six out of their last ten games against James Madison.

  • Feb 01, 2020 - James Madison 83 vs. UNC-Wilmington 66
  • Jan 02, 2020 - James Madison 64 vs. UNC-Wilmington 60
  • Feb 02, 2019 - James Madison 104 vs. UNC-Wilmington 95
  • Jan 03, 2019 - UNC-Wilmington 86 vs. James Madison 83
  • Feb 13, 2018 - James Madison 62 vs. UNC-Wilmington 61
  • Jan 25, 2018 - UNC-Wilmington 71 vs. James Madison 68
  • Feb 09, 2017 - UNC-Wilmington 88 vs. James Madison 73
  • Jan 26, 2017 - UNC-Wilmington 87 vs. James Madison 76
  • Feb 13, 2016 - UNC-Wilmington 78 vs. James Madison 68
  • Jan 28, 2016 - UNC-Wilmington 78 vs. James Madison 73