Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison, Picks and Prediction, Friday, February 27, 2026

Coastal Carolina (18-12, 10-7 Sun Belt) will be going for their third consecutive win when they visit Atlantic Union Bank Center on Friday night to face James Madison (17-13, 9-8 Sun Belt) at 8 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Chanticleers vs. Dukes prediction. If you are struggling to pick winners, you've come to the right place. We have the best NCAAB Predictions available. 

The Chanticleers are coming off a 76-71 win over Georgia State as 1.5-point favorites. The Dukes are coming off an 82-66 win over Georgia Southern as 5.5-point favorites.

James Madison is 7-0 in seven games against Appalachian State.

Coastal Carolina Going For Fourth Consecutive Road Win

The Chanticleers played well down the stretch, with four wins in their last five games. They have won three straight road games and will try to pick up their fourth in a row when they play on Friday.

Coastal Carolina averages 73.5 points per game. They’ve made 41.3 percent of their field goals and 34.3 percent of their three-pointers.

Joshua Beadle leads the Chanticleers with 17.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. AJ Dancler averages 15.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Rasheed Jones averages 15.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Coastal Carolina is giving up 72 points per game. Opponents have made 40 percent of their field goals and 31.4 percent of their three-pointers against them.

James Madison Going For Seventh Consecutive Win

The Dukes played well over the past month, and they come into this game on a six-game winning streak. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their seventh straight win when they play on Friday.

James Madison averages 74.2 points per game. They’ve made 45.1 percent of their field goals and 35.2 percent of their three-pointers.

Justin McBride leads the Dukes with 15.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Cliff Davis averages 15 points and three rebounds per game, while Bradley Douglas averages 11.8 points and 3.7 assists per game.

James Madison is giving up 73.7 points per game. Opponents have made 43 percent of their field goals and 33 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison picks

Point Spread Pick for Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison

• James Madison Dukes to cover. (4 Units)

The Dukes have the edge in this game because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 76 points per game in their last three games, while making over 50 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 76 percent of their free throws, while the Chanticleers barely make over 70 percent of theirs. They rebound the ball well and grab more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball, and won't give up many easy-scoring chances. The Chanticleers aren’t great defensively, and they give up more than 73 points per game on the road, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Dukes. Take James Madison to cover the spread.

Over/Under Pick for Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison

• Over (4 Units)

The Chanticleers average 73.5 points per game. They play at the 136th-fastest pace in the nation, averaging 71.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 73.7 points per game. The Dukes average 74.2 points per game. They play at the 255th-fastest pace in the nation, averaging 69.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 72 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Chanticleers and Dukes played over the total in four of their last five meetings.