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James Madison vs. Southern Miss prediction: James Madison favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get James Madison vs Southern Miss predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Southern Miss will square off with James Madison, in what is expected to be a close men's college basketball game, at Reed Green Coliseum on Saturday, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives James Madison a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Southern Miss.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's James Madison vs. Southern Miss matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between James Madison and Southern Miss 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives James Madison a 54% chance of beating Southern Miss. Our predicted final score has James Madison winning 74-73.
According to our model, James Madison (+1.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | James Madison | Southern Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o143.5 (-105) | u143.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | James Madison +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | James Madison | +110 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is James Madison to win.
James Madison vs. Southern Miss game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Southern Miss and James Madison at Reed Green Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: James Madison vs. Southern Miss
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Reed Green Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict James Madison, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Southern Miss on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate James Madison vs. Southern Miss insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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