James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

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  • Georgia Southern is a -3.5 point favorite vs James Madison
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • James Madison / Georgia Southern TV channel: ESPN+

The James Madison Dukes visit Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center to take on the Georgia Southern Eagles on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Statesboro, GA.

Georgia Southern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The James Madison vs. Georgia Southern Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
James Madison+3.5 -110O 156.5 -105135
Georgia Southern -3.5 -110U 156.5 -115-160

James Madison vs Georgia Southern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Georgia Southern will win this college basketball game with 51.2% 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 Georgia Southern will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • James Madison has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+8.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • James Madison has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+4.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Georgia Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

James Madison Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

James Madison has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 1.66% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

Georgia Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Georgia Southern has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.38% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.8 Units / 14.48% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

James Madison Offensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,465 points/1,826 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Georgia Southern allowed 79.5 points per game (2,465 points/31 games) last season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 73.8

Georgia Southern allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,465 points/1,826 shots) last season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

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 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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,065 assists/ 780 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

James Madison averaged 83.8 points per game (2,766 points/33 games) last season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

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

James Madison Defensive Stats & Trends:

Georgia Southern allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,465 points/1,826 shots) last season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Georgia Southern allowed 79.5 points per game (2,465 points/31 games) last season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 73.8

Georgia Southern allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (2,465 points/1,826 shots) last season — highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

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 Defensive 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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,065 assists/ 780 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 1.1

James Madison averaged 83.8 points per game (2,766 points/33 games) last season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

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


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