James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • James Madison (16-10) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern (11-16)
  • James Madison / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The James Madison Dukes (16-10) visit Hanner Fieldhouse to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (11-16) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

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

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James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadMoneyline
James Madison-11.5 -110-700
Georgia Southern +11.5 -110+500

James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 87.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Georgia Southern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts James Madison will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 26 games (+22.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.75 Units / 47% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+3.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+1.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 16-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.95 Units / 16.61% ROI).

  • 20-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +21.3 Units / 13.14% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.5 Units / -25.34% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 16.78% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -7.65% ROI).

  • 8-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -35.33% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.3

James Madison has averaged 85.7 points per game (1,970 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

James Madison has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 50%

James Madison has averaged 82.9 points per game (4,642 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (316 turnovers/24 games) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Georgia Southern has 16.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Georgia Southern has averaged 10.5 assists per game (253 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Georgia Southern has made 9.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

James Madison has averaged 9.7 steals per game (222 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

James Madison has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

James Madison has averaged 9.3 steals per game (520 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/24 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia Southern has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/24 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Georgia Southern has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (659/1,419) this season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,916 points/1,419 shots) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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