Thursday’s game between the James Madison Dukes (17-10, 10-4 Sun Belt) and Georgia State Panthers (12-15, 7-7 Sun Belt) matching up at Atlantic Union Bank Center has a projected final score of 77-70 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of James Madison, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET on February 20.

According to our computer prediction, Georgia State projects to cover the 10.5-point spread in its matchup versus James Madison. The over/under is listed at 151.5, and the two sides are projected to go under that total.

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

James Madison vs. Georgia State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center
• Line: James Madison -10.5
• Point total: 151.5
• Moneyline (to win): James Madison -549, Georgia State +400

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

James Madison vs. Georgia State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  James Madison 77, Georgia State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for James Madison vs. Georgia State

• Pick ATS: Georgia State (+10.5)
• Pick OU: Under (151.5)

James Madison’s record against the spread so far this season is 10-15-0, and Georgia State’s is 15-11-0. A total of 10 out of the Dukes’ games this season have hit the over, and 15 of the Panthers’ games have gone over. The teams put up 148.2 points per game combined, 3.3 less than this matchup’s total. James Madison is 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its last 10 contests, while Georgia State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

James Madison Performance Insights

• The Dukes have a +106 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.9 points per game. They’re putting up 72.8 points per game to rank 224th in college basketball and are allowing 68.9 per outing to rank 87th in college basketball.
• James Madison is 144th in college basketball at 32.7 rebounds per game. That’s 4.1 more than the 28.6 its opponents average.
• James Madison makes 8.9 three-pointers per game (70th in college basketball), 1.8 more than its opponents (7.1).
• The Dukes score 98.1 points per 100 possessions (123rd in college basketball), while allowing 92.8 points per 100 possessions (173rd in college basketball).
• James Madison forces 9.9 turnovers per game (319th in college basketball) while committing 10.4 (97th in college basketball action).

Georgia State Performance Insights

• The Panthers are being outscored by 3.3 points per game, with a -89 scoring differential overall. They put up 75.4 points per game (141st in college basketball), and allow 78.7 per outing (335th in college basketball).
• Georgia State pulls down 34.4 rebounds per game (64th in college basketball) while allowing 32.3 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.1 boards per game.
• Georgia State hits 7.4 three-pointers per game (215th in college basketball), 1.3 fewer than its opponents.
• Georgia State has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (208th in college basketball), 2.2 more than the 9.3 it forces (339th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.