Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Georgia Southern vs James Madison

The Georgia Southern Eagles battle the James Madison Dukes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Georgia Southern and James Madison might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 154.5 points at odds of -110.

Georgia Southern Eagles lost on the road in their previous game. Appalachian State Mountaineers won 89-74.

James Madison Dukes triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Georgia State Panthers were beaten 80-65.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Georgia Southern claim a 96-92 win over James Madison. James Madison have won five of the past 7 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
James Madison	16-13	2143	2144	-1	11-3	5-10	5W
Georgia Southern	15-14	2328	2312	16	9-6	6-8	2L

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Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Georgia Southern vs James Madison betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these college opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 154.5 at -110.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Georgia Southern vs James Madison stats:

• The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 GA Southern games.
• The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 GA Southern games.
• The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 JMU games.
• The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 JMU games.
• The 154.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 JMU games.

Under 154.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 154.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Georgia Southern 71 - 80 James Madison

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Dukes to record a 80-71 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Georgia Southern vs James Madison Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s an absence of Moneyline odds for this college game due to it being perceived as one-sided, although underdogs Georgia Southern and their opponents are available as options on the spread.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 154.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 154.5 at -110.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

GA Southern

-

JMU

-

Point Spread

GA Southern +5.5

-105

JMU -5.5

-115

Total Points

Under 154.5

-110

Over 154.5

-110

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Georgia Southern Stats

James Madison Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.80 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	20-9	2158	2018	140	11-3	9-6	1W
Appalachian State	19-11	2175	1968	207	12-4	7-7	1W
Troy	19-11	2414	2216	198	9-4	10-7	1W
Marshall	19-11	2436	2316	120	13-3	6-8	1W
Arkansas State	19-11	2497	2333	164	10-4	9-7	3W
Texas State	18-12	2228	2133	95	15-2	3-10	1L
Coastal Carolina	18-12	2205	2159	46	8-5	10-7	2W
James Madison	16-13	2143	2144	-1	11-3	5-10	5W
Georgia Southern	15-14	2328	2312	16	9-6	6-8	2L
Southern Miss	15-15	2224	2222	2	12-3	3-12	1L
Georgia State	10-20	2105	2226	-121	7-7	3-13	2L
Louisiana	10-20	1887	2089	-202	7-8	3-12	1L
Old Dominion	10-20	2262	2329	-67	7-6	3-14	2L
UL Monroe	4-25	2119	2429	-310	3-12	1-13	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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