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NCAA
Towson hosts James Madison in the NCAA on 18 November 2026, with the model rating Towson as the clear favourite at 86% because their 2-2 season record and 70.8 points per game contrast with James Madison's 1-2 record and 76.0 points per game, giving Towson a higher offensive output and a better defensive average of 65.5 versus 78.7. Towson has gone 2-0 at home, scoring 78.0 points per game and allowing only 53.0, while James Madison has a 1-1 road record, averaging 75.5 points and conceding 75.0. In the last five games each side has 2 wins and 3 losses, with Towson's recent victories over Loyola Maryland 90-60 and LIU Sharks 66-46, and James Madison's win over Delaware 71-61. Historically the teams have met seven times, with Towson winning four and James Madison three, the most recent contest ending 81-75 in favour of James Madison. Pythia projects a 79-67 score, a total of 145.7 points, and a 3% chance of overtime; the home team covers the line with a 86% probability.
| Split | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season (4) | 70.8 | 65.5 | 136.2 | +5.2 | 50% |
| Season at home (2) | 78.0 | 53.0 | 131.0 | +25.0 | 100% |
| Season away (2) | 63.5 | 78.0 | 141.5 | -14.5 | 0% |
| Last 10 (10) | 70.1 | 63.4 | 133.5 | +6.7 | 70% |
| Last 5 (5) | 69.6 | 66.0 | 135.6 | +3.6 | 40% |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | |||||
| vs Stronger (6) | 63.5 | 75.8 | 139.3 | -12.3 | 0% |
| vs Similar (18) | 67.3 | 64.9 | 132.2 | +2.4 | 61% |
| vs Weaker ◀ (6) | 82.5 | 61.8 | 144.3 | +20.7 | 83% |
| Split | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season (3) | 76.0 | 78.7 | 154.7 | -2.7 | 33% |
| Season at home (1) | 77.0 | 86.0 | 163.0 | -9.0 | 0% |
| Season away (2) | 75.5 | 75.0 | 150.5 | +0.5 | 50% |
| Last 10 (10) | 76.1 | 71.7 | 147.8 | +4.4 | 60% |
| Last 5 (5) | 79.0 | 78.8 | 157.8 | +0.2 | 40% |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | |||||
| vs Stronger ◀ (9) | 72.6 | 77.4 | 150.0 | -4.9 | 44% |
| vs Similar (16) | 75.1 | 73.6 | 148.8 | +1.5 | 50% |
| vs Weaker (5) | 75.2 | 68.4 | 143.6 | +6.8 | 80% |
| 1st half | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Won the half | Over main line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 (30) | 32.0 | 31.4 | 63.4 | +0.5 | 47% | - |
| Last 30 at home (15) | 34.1 | 27.9 | 62.1 | +6.2 | 60% | - |
| Last 30 away (15) | 29.8 | 34.9 | 64.7 | -5.1 | 33% | - |
| Last 10 (10) | 31.6 | 29.2 | 60.8 | +2.4 | 60% | - |
| Last 5 (5) | 32.0 | 29.8 | 61.8 | +2.2 | 60% | - |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | ||||||
| vs Stronger (6) | 28.0 | 36.7 | 64.7 | -8.7 | 17% | - |
| vs Similar (18) | 30.4 | 30.3 | 60.8 | +0.1 | 39% | - |
| vs Weaker ◀ (6) | 40.5 | 29.5 | 70.0 | +11.0 | 100% | - |
| 1st half | Scored | Allowed | Total | Margin | Won the half | Over main line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 (30) | 34.5 | 33.3 | 67.8 | +1.2 | 60% | - |
| Last 30 at home (15) | 36.0 | 32.0 | 68.0 | +4.0 | 80% | - |
| Last 30 away (15) | 32.9 | 34.6 | 67.5 | -1.7 | 40% | - |
| Last 10 (10) | 35.7 | 31.2 | 66.9 | +4.5 | 70% | - |
| Last 5 (5) | 37.0 | 32.4 | 69.4 | +4.6 | 60% | - |
| Last 30 games by opponent strength | ||||||
| vs Stronger ◀ (9) | 33.8 | 33.8 | 67.6 | +0.0 | 67% | - |
| vs Similar (16) | 34.1 | 34.8 | 68.8 | -0.7 | 44% | - |
| vs Weaker (5) | 37.0 | 27.8 | 64.8 | +9.2 | 100% | - |
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| Date | Game | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 19/11/25 | James Madison v Towson | 81-75 |
| 17/11/24 | Towson v James Madison | 67-63 |
| 26/02/22 | James Madison v Towson | 59-95 |
| 27/01/21 | James Madison v Towson | 78-63 |
| 16/01/21 | Towson v James Madison | 72-81 |
| 16/02/20 | James Madison v Towson | 48-63 |
| 18/01/20 | Towson v James Madison | 69-61 |
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/11/26 | H | Loyola Maryland | 90-60 |
| 10/11/26 | H | LIU Sharks | 66-46 |
| 06/11/26 | A | Utah Utes | 57-67 |
| 03/11/26 | A | Santa Clara | 70-89 |
| 10/03/26 | A | Hofstra | 65-68 OT |
| 08/03/26 | A | Charleston | 81-56 |
| 07/03/26 | H | Hampton | 74-68 |
| 03/03/26 | A | Stony Brook | 69-57 |
| 28/02/26 | H | Campbell | 71-67 |
| 27/02/26 | H | Elon | 58-56 |
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/26 | A | Delaware | 71-61 |
| 07/11/26 | A | Kentucky | 80-89 |
| 03/11/26 | H | Miami (Ohio) | 77-86 |
| 05/03/26 | A | Southern Miss | 80-86 |
| 04/03/26 | H | Louisiana Lafayette | 87-72 |
| 28/02/26 | H | Coastal Carolina | 68-69 |
| 26/02/26 | H | Georgia Southern | 82-66 |
| 21/02/26 | A | Georgia State | 80-65 |
| 19/02/26 | A | Coastal Carolina | 67-65 |
| 14/02/26 | H | Appalachian State | 69-58 |
| Form | Last 5 | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | LLWW | 50% |
| Home | WW | 100% |
| Away | LL | 0% |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Points / game | 70.8 | 78.0 | 63.5 |
| Allowed / game | 65.5 | 53.0 | 78.0 |
| Point differential | +5.2 | +25.0 | -14.5 |
| Avg total | 136.2 | 131.0 | 141.5 |
| Over main line | - | - | - |
| Win by 10+ | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Close games (≤5 pts) won | - | - | - |
| Overtime % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Form | Last 5 | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | LLW | 33% |
| Home | L | 0% |
| Away | LW | 50% |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Points / game | 76.0 | 77.0 | 75.5 |
| Allowed / game | 78.7 | 86.0 | 75.0 |
| Point differential | -2.7 | -9.0 | +0.5 |
| Avg total | 154.7 | 163.0 | 150.5 |
| Over main line | - | - | - |
| Win by 10+ | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Close games (≤5 pts) won | - | - | - |
| Overtime % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | Win % | PF/g | PA/g | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charleston | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | 104.7 | 67.3 | +37.3 |
| 2 |  NC Wilmington | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | 90.0 | 71.0 | +19.0 |
| 3 |  William & Mary | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% | 91.3 | 78.0 | +13.3 |
| 4 |  Elon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% | 69.3 | 68.3 | +1.0 |
| 5 | Towson | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 70.8 | 65.5 | +5.2 |
| 6 |  Stony Brook | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 73.7 | 64.7 | +9.0 |
| 7 |  N. Carolina A&T | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 76.3 | 68.3 | +8.0 |
| 8 |  Hofstra | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 72.7 | 65.3 | +7.3 |
| 9 |  Hampton | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 61.0 | 68.7 | -7.7 |
| 10 |  Drexel | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 67.0 | 76.3 | -9.3 |
| 11 |  Northeastern | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 77.0 | 86.7 | -9.7 |
| 12 |  Monmouth | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% | 61.0 | 79.2 | -18.2 |
| 13 |  Campbell | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | 62.7 | 79.3 | -16.7 |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | Win % | PF/g | PA/g | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Texas State | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | 91.3 | 62.0 | +29.3 |
| 2 |  Old Dominion | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% | 76.2 | 54.5 | +21.8 |
| 3 |  Southern Miss | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% | 74.3 | 66.0 | +8.3 |
| 4 |  Coastal Carolina | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 72.5 | 73.5 | -1.0 |
| 5 |  South Alabama | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 77.0 | 78.5 | -1.5 |
| 6 |  Appalachian State | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 70.0 | 60.3 | +9.7 |
| 7 |  Marshall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 80.7 | 76.7 | +4.0 |
| 8 |  Louisiana Lafayette | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 59.0 | 60.3 | -1.3 |
| 9 |  Georgia Southern | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 80.3 | 82.3 | -2.0 |
| 10 | James Madison | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 76.0 | 78.7 | -2.7 |
| 11 |  Troy | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 67.3 | 77.0 | -9.7 |
| 12 |  Arkansas State | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33% | 74.0 | 84.3 | -10.3 |
| 13 |  Georgia State | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% | 85.8 | 77.2 | +8.5 |
| 14 |  Louisiana Monroe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% | 84.0 | 86.5 | -2.5 |
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