James Madison Dukes vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns predictions, Feb 04, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the James Madison Dukes will take on the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns on February 4, 2026.

Both teams have shown a mix of form in their recent matches, with the James Madison Dukes winning 2 out of their last 5 games, while the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns have come out on top in 3 of their last 5 matchups. This sets the stage for an intriguing showdown between two competitive teams.

The odds from bookmakers currently favor the James Madison Dukes with 1.25 compared to the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns at 3.88. This suggests that the home team may have a slight advantage going into the game.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory. The James Madison Dukes will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage, while the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns will aim to continue their recent winning streak.

With both teams showing potential and hunger for success, it is difficult to predict the outcome of this match. It promises to be a closely contested game that could go either way.

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James Madison
75.2%

Louisiana-Lafayette
24.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 70:62

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.22		3.9
	1.29		3.35
	1.25		3.9
	1.24		3.48
	1.23		4.25

Latest Results

31.01.26 Southern Miss Golden Eagles basketball – James Madison Dukes basketball – 73:65
29.01.26 Troy Trojans basketball – James Madison Dukes basketball – 64:73
24.01.26 James Madison Dukes basketball – Texas State Bobcats basketball – 82:57
22.01.26 James Madison Dukes basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 83:90
17.01.26 Marshall Thundering Herd basketball – James Madison Dukes basketball – 77:72

31.01.26 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – Georgia Southern Eagles basketball – 69:60
29.01.26 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – Georgia State Panthers basketball – 82:72
22.01.26 Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 72:58
17.01.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 56:59
14.01.26 Texas State Bobcats basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 59:54

Facts

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Louisiana-Lafayette may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, James Madison is a strong favorite.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, James Madison won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 212:211. (average 70.7:70.3).

Including home matches between the teams, James Madison won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 144:150. (average 72:75).

Latest Head To Head

04.01.24 Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – James Madison Dukes basketball – 61:68
18.02.23 James Madison Dukes basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 74:68
23.11.16 James Madison Dukes basketball – Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin` Cajuns basketball – 70:82

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.05%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 8 (8.94%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (5.96%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (5.96%)

6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 16 (4.47%)

7. Florida Gators: 19 (3.76%)

8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.76%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 19 (3.76%)

10. Iowa State: 20 (3.57%)

11. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.4%)

12. Michigan State: 26 (2.75%)

13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.75%)

14. Texas Tech: 31 (2.31%)

15. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.99%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.74%)

18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.07%)

19. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

20. Louisville: 81 (0.88%)

21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.88%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.88%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.88%)

24. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 126 (0.57%)

28. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

29. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

30. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

32. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.28%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.28%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.28%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.28%)

38. Texas A&M: 251 (0.28%)

39. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.2%)

40. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.2%)

41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

42. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

43. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

44. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

45. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

46. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

49. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

50. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

51. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

52. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

53. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

58. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

62. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Oklahoma State: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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