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James Madison vs Kentucky

Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:00 PM Central. Model prediction, projected score and the reasons.

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James MadisonDukes

6784

LineKentucky −25.5O/U157.5

KentuckyWildcats

Strong pickKentucky

Total 151.7 1H Kentucky by 7.0

Why the model likes Kentucky

Kentucky rates 23rd of 366 teams, James Madison 262nd: a top-25 team against a lower-half team.
The edge is mostly Kentucky’s offense (55th nationally) against James Madison’s defense (243rd).
Kentucky has played the 10th-toughest schedule, so its numbers are earned.
Home court adds 2.7 points for Kentucky.
The books have Kentucky by 25.5, more than the model’s gap supports, so the spread value is on James Madison +25.5.
Projected total 152 vs 157.5: leans Under.
Early-season note: about 95% of these numbers are still last season’s.

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