Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Dukes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Georgia Southern

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

-Recent betting trends in games played between Georgia Southern and James Madison

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Eagles and Dukes.

When these two teams faced off on February 13th, James Madison picked up a 77-72 victory. 

Can James Madison Win the Fourth Straight?

James Madison is playing confidently and has won three straight games. Two games ago, they went on the road against a bad Coastal Carolina team but were able to pull it out late by a point. In the last game against Georgia State, they played much better and secured an 83-63 victory. In the second half, the offense scored 46 points, which led to a late pullaway. No one player stepped up, rather a balanced attack led the way with three different players putting up at least 12 points. 

James Madison has an 18-10 record overall, but against the spread, they haven’t found as much success going 11-14-1 against the spread. At home, they have gone 10-2 straight up this season. James Madison is averaging 73.2 points, while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 79th, and they have really leaned on the defense. Guard Mark Freeman has been the top player, averaging 14.7 points,3.1 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. 

Why James Madison Can Beat Georgia Southern

• James Madison has won each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
• Georgia Southern has lost each of its last three road games against the Sun Belt Conference.
• Georgia Southern has lost the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.

Can Georgia Southern Bounce Back? 

In the last game, Georgia Southern faced off against Appalachian State, and they didn’t play well enough. They made it all the way to overtime but were outscored 11-6, which led to the defeat. Adante Holiman finished with 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists to pace the team. The defense was strong, giving up only 28 points in the second half, and they will need a similar defensive output to succeed in this game.

The offense for this team has been good as of late for the most part, the defense however at times has been a different story. Georgia Southern is averaging 74.6 points, while their defense is giving up 76.8 points per game. They like to get up and down the floor and are averaging 63 field goal attempts per game. You usually know Georgia Southern is going to score, the question is will the defense make enough stops. The Eagles don’t have any injury concerns heading into this game. 

Total Points Facts

• Each of James Madison’s last seven games against Conference opponents at Atlantic Union Bank Center have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Georgia Southern’s last four games against the Sun Belt Conference has produced a total of 149+ points.

Georgia Southern vs James Madison Prediction

The first time these two teams faced off this season, the difference was a five-point victory by James Madison. It wouldn’t shock me if it were even less in this game. Georgia Southern clearly has no interest in playing defense, but they are a strong offensive team. Against the Dukes in the first game, they scored 72 points, and they will go even higher than that here. Georgia Southern will end up dictating the pace, and James Madison won’t succeed with the defense. Back Georgia Southern against the spread.