Georgia State vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 12

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  • James Madison (6-3) are -9.5 point favorites vs Georgia State (4-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points

The Georgia State Panthers (4-7) visit Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field to take on the James Madison Dukes (7-3) on Nov. 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Harrisonburg.

are betting favorites in Week 12, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Georgia State vs. James Madison is total points.

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Georgia State vs. James Madison Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 12

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Georgia State vs James Madison Prediction for Week 12

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts James Madison will win this game with 63.0% confidence.

Georgia State vs James Madison Spread Prediction for Week 12

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 66.4% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Georgia State and James Madison, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


  • Georgia State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 away games (+16.85 Units / 107% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+11.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Georgia State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 11 away games (+8.95 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 away games (+7.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Georgia State have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 7 away games (+7.00 Units / 79% ROI)

Georgia State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Georgia State has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • Georgia State is 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.4 Units / -23.94% ROI
  • Georgia State is 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Georgia State is 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

James Madison Against the Spread (ATS) Record

James Madison has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • James Madison is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • James Madison is 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • James Madison is 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Georgia State: Keys to the Game vs. James Madison

Georgia State is 9-2 (.818) when not throwing an interception — 15th-best in FBS; Average: .576

Georgia State is 13-4 (.765) when allowing less than 3 sacks — tied for 15th-best in FBS; Average: .554

James Madison: Keys to the Game vs. Georgia State

James Madison is winless (0-1) when not forcing a fumble — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .442

James Madison is winless (0-2) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .397

James Madison is winless (0-3) when allowing 22 or more points — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .284

James Madison is 1-3 (.143) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities — tied for 15th-worst in FBS; Average: .407

Matchup Notes for Georgia State vs. James Madison

Georgia State’s QBs has 711 rushing yards this season — fourth-most among FBS teams. James Madison’s defense has allowed 639 rushing yards this season — second-fewest among FBS defenses.

Georgia State’s offense has 5,385 rushing yards since the 2021 season — fourth-most among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed 1,008 rushing yards since the 2021 season — fewest among FBS defenses.

Georgia State’s offense has 2,424 rushing yards this season — fourth-most among FBS offenses. James Madison’s defense has allowed 639 rushing yards this season — fewest among NonP5 defenses.

Georgia State Offensive Stats & Trends

Georgia State Kickers have kicked off 0.0 times per game this season– tied for 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

Georgia State QBs have rushed for 310 yards in the 1st quarter this season– most among FBS Teams

Georgia State Skill Players have fumbled 8 times in the 4th quarter since last season– 3rd most among FBS Teams

Georgia State RBs have averaged just 0.6 receptions per game (14/23) since last season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 3.3

Georgia State RBs have fumbled 5 times in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends

James Madison WRs have averaged 21.8 yards per reception (305 yards/14 catches) in the 4th quarter since last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4

James Madison WRs have averaged 18.0 yards per reception (1,134 yards/63 catches) since last season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3

James Madison WRs have averaged 23.0 yards per reception (138 yards/6 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.3

James Madison WRs have been targeted 122 times since last season– 3rd fewest among FBS Teams

James Madison Skill Players have caught just 8 of 26 passes (31% Reception Pct) on 3rd and long since last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 57%

Georgia State Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends

Georgia State has 13 interceptions this season– tied for 2nd most among Non-Power 5 Teams

Georgia State has allowed a passer rating of just 67.4 in close and late situations (36.0 Pass Attempts) this season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 122.6

Georgia State’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 9% of PATs since last season– 4th highest among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 4%

Georgia State has allowed a passer rating of just 67.4 in close and late situations (36.0 Pass Attempts) this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 125.3

Georgia State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 44 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long this season– tied for 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10%

James Madison Dukes Defensive Stats & Trends

James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 21 rushing attempts (38% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– best in FBS; Average: 15%.

James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 8 of 21 rushing attempts (38% TFL%) in the Red Zone since last season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.

James Madison has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 7 of 27 attempts (26%) on 3rd and long since last season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 10%

James Madison has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 7 of 27 attempts (26%) on 3rd and long since last season– best in FBS; Average: 10%

James Madison has tackled opponents for a loss on 46 of 194 rushing attempts (24% TFL%) since last season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.


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