Georgia Southern vs James Madison Basketball Odds

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Georgia Southern and James Madison are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Georgia Southern currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for James Madison is 95.67.
  • Away Georgia Southern - Georgia Southern starts this game with a 5-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
  • Home James Madison - James Madison meets Georgia Southern boasting a 10-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Georgia Southern currently ranks 5th (0.500) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison now standing 6th (0.467) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Sun Belt Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Georgia Southern has a 0.556 overall win percentage, with James Madison matching up with a 0.536 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Georgia Southern currently possesses 15-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, James Madison has tallied a 15-13 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome, wizard fans! Georgia Southern faces James Madison in a clash of titans.

Both teams have similar overall standings, with conference records crucial for tournament seeding.

Georgia Southern and James Madison have been on winning streaks recently. It's a showdown you won't want to miss! Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's sure to be a magical battle on February 25th, 2026!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Georgia Southern
Favorite

James Madison
James Madison has a -5.5 -117 point spread at BetRivers PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Georgia Southern has a +5.5 -125 point spread at BetRivers PA. Georgia Southern is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetRivers has the best over line of 158.5 points. Risk $162 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 158.5 points. Risk $100 to win $110. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Georgia Southern
Favorite

James Madison
James Madison is the -265 moneyline favorite. Risk $265 to win $100 on James Madison at BetRivers. Georgia Southern is the +170 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $170 on Georgia Southern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Georgia Southern vs James Madison College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

James Madison is a -5.5 -117 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Georgia Southern is a +5.5 -125 point spread underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Georgia Southern vs James Madison College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

The best over line is 158.5 -162 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $162 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 158.5 +110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $100 to win $110 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Georgia Southern vs James Madison College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

James Madison is a -265 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Georgia Southern is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Georgia Southern
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2/25/26 8:00pm EST
+5.5 -125-5.5 -117
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Underdog Georgia Southern - Georgia Southern bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds.

A +5.5 Georgia Southern underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $85.47 at -117 odds.

A -5.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Georgia Southern at James Madison Prop Bets

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Georgia Southern
James Madison
Tie
End of 2nd Half Result
2/25/26 8:00pm EST
+195-205+950Bet
Georgia Southern
Team Total Points
GASO at JMU
2/25/26 8:00pm EST
73.5 o -12573.5 u -114Bet
James Madison
Team Total Points
GASO at JMU
2/25/26 8:00pm EST
81.5 o -16281.5 u +110Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Georgia Southern, James Madison
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Georgia Southern21-160.5689-56-88-10+40.444L1
James Madison18-150.54511-45-109-9+30.500L1

Georgia Southern & James Madison Futures Odds

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Georgia Southern Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Georgia Southern YR: futures available

James Madison Championship Odds
2026-27 James Madison NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Georgia Southern & James Madison Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Georgia Southern vs James Madison College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Georgia Southern vs James Madison Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Georgia Southern vs James Madison Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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