Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • James Madison is a -8.5 point favorite vs Georgia Southern
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Georgia Southern / James Madison TV channel: ESPN+

The Georgia Southern Eagles visit Atlantic Union Bank Center to take on the James Madison Dukes on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Harrisonburg, VA, USA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Georgia Southern vs. James Madison Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Georgia Southern+8.5 -105O 145.5 -110+310
James Madison -8.5 -115U 145.5 -110-400

Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Georgia Southern vs James Madison Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.62 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+4.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+2.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+11.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.27 Units / 25% ROI)

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.45 Units / -15.01% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.68% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.05% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.45 Units / -15.01% ROI

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -15.3% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 5.25% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -26.83% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.54% ROI

Georgia Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern had 16.9 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Georgia Southern has made 9.6 three-pointers per game this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Georgia Southern has 17.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Georgia Southern has averaged 1.18 points per shot (2,090 points/1,764 shots) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison averaged 83.8 points per game (2,766 points/33 games) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 75.0

James Madison had a TS% of 50% last season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

James Madison shot 48% (988/2,074) last season — 2nd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

Georgia Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Georgia Southern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (645 rebounds/28 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Georgia Southern averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (685 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Georgia Southern has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (4,614 points/3,459 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

James Madison averaged 9.1 steals per game (301 steals/33 games) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

James Madison averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (875 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

James Madison has 469 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th most among Sunbelt Teams

James Madison averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (875 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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