James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 28, 2024, 12:41 PM
  • James Madison (16-11) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Georgia State (11-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • James Madison / Georgia State TV channel: ESPN+

The James Madison Dukes (16-11) visit GSU Convocation Center to take on the Georgia State Panthers (11-14) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Atlanta, GA.

James Madison is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The James Madison vs. Georgia State Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison-9.5 -105O 153.5 -115-450
Georgia State +9.5 -115U 153.5 -105+340

James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts James Madison will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

James Madison vs Georgia State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Georgia State will cover the spread with 51.8% 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 / 13% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.65 Units / 43% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • James Madison have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Team Total Under in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Georgia State have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Georgia State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 16-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.85 Units / 12.46% ROI).

  • 21-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.3 Units / 13.24% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -21.17% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 12.62% ROI

Georgia State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia State has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -15.09% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.4 Units / -10.43% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.54% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.25 Units / -4.38% 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 State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia State has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (222 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Georgia State has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (222 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Georgia State is shooting 31% from three (345/1,117) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Georgia State is shooting 32% from three (181/561) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (136 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Georgia State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (161/566) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Georgia State has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (620 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Georgia State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (315 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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