Georgia State vs James Madison Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Georiga State vs James Madison Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  February 20th, at the Atlantic Union Bank Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Dukes’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Georgia State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving James Madison

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

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

James Madison Keeps Pulling it Out

James Madison keeps pulling it out and they have won two straight games. Two games ago against Georgia Southern, James Madison was able to secure a 77-72 victory. In the last game against Coastal Carolina, it was another close game and they were able to secure a 74-73 victory. Mark Freeman had a strong game putting up 23 points. There were three different players that put up at least 16 points. 

James Madison sits with a 17-10 record overall, and they have gone 10-14-1 against the spread. James Madison is averaging 72.8 points, while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 225th in the league while the defense is ranked 89th in the league. In this game, it’s going to need to be the defense that steps up. Guard Mark Freeman has been the top player, averaging 14.8 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. 

Georgia State is on Fire

Georgia State is on fire heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Old Dominion, Georgia State was able to secure a 97-75 victory and in the last game against Appalachian State, they were able to come out on top 70-65. In the second half, the defense gave up only 28 points. Cesare Edwards had a strong game putting u p24 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. 

Georgia State currently sits with a 12-15 record overall and they have gone 15-11 against the spread. Georgia State is averaging 75.4 points while their defense is giving up 78.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 143rd in the league while the defense is ranked 335th in the league. Cesare Edwards is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 52 percent from the field and 45.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Georgia State Will Beat James Madison 

• Georgia State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Georgia State vs James Madison Prediction

Give me the visiting team here. The James Madison defense has been good overall this season, but they aren’t going to have the best game here. Georgia State is a good offensive team, averaging 75.4 points per game, and they are going to have no issue getting the job done here because of it. I just don’t trust the James Madison defense to make the stops here. Back Georgia State against the spread here.