The Georgia State Panthers (9-16, 6-6 Sun Belt) are underdogs (+5.5) as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the James Madison Dukes (12-13, 4-8 Sun Belt) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Atlantic Union Bank Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under is 144.5 in the matchup.
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James Madison Cover -5.5 vs Georgia State -112
James Madison vs. Georgia State betting lines
- James Madison moneyline odds to win: -272
- Georgia State moneyline odds to win: +215
- Spread: James Madison (-5.5)
- Total: 144.5
James Madison statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, James Madison has fared worse at home, covering three times in 10 home games, and four times in 13 road games.
- The Dukes have exceeded the over/under less often when playing at home, hitting the over in three of 10 home matchups (30%). On the road, they have hit the over in seven of 13 games (53.8%).
- When playing at home, James Madison has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 5-3 (.625). When playing on the road, it is 0-3 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Dukes have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 70.8 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 73.8 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- James Madison’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 71.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 75.1 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Dukes’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 9.1 makes and 35.2%.
James Madison betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-16-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 4-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-10-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 11-13-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-6 (Home: 5-3; Away: 0-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-7 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (232nd in nation) | 43.2 (128th) | 33.4 (115th) | 31.6 (212th) | 13.1 (246th) | 10.8 (141st) |
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Georgia State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Georgia State has performed better against the spread away (7-6-0) than at home (4-4-0) this season.
- In terms of the over/under, Panthers games have finished over four of eight times at home (50%), and five of 13 on the road (38.5%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Panthers have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-2) than on the road (2-9).
Recent trends
- The Panthers are putting up 72.4 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 1.6 more than their average for the season (70.8).
- While Georgia State is giving up 73.9 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 69.6 points per contest.
- The Panthers are sinking 9.3 threes per game with a 35.4% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.8 and 32.2%.
Georgia State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 6-7-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 9-9-0)
- O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-13 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.3 (364th in nation) | 43.1 (119th) | 31.5 (224th) | 35.4 (348th) | 12.1 (310th) | 10.4 (102nd) |
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