On Saturday, the Georgia State Panthers and James Madison Dukes will square off in Sun Belt Conference play in college football. While Georgia State is simply looking to get back into the win column in this game, James Madison is in desperate need of a conference win. James Madison is favored by 17 points in this game, while the total is set at 53.5. Here, we bring you college football picks for Georgia State vs James Madison on Saturday afternoon.
Georgia State Looks to Snap Long Losing Streak
The Georgia State Panthers have lost five straight games coming into this weekend, dropping to 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the Sun Belt. The Panthers have given up 30 points in four of their last five games during their losing streak. They need to find a way to be better on the defensive side of the ball if they want a chance to get back into the win column and get their first conference win of the 2024 season.
James Madison In Must-Win Mode
James Madison has alternated wins and losses over each of their last five games, putting them at 6-2 overall and 2-2 in the Sun Belt. They are just one game back of Georgia Southern in the loss column in their division in the conference. That makes a home game like this one so important, as the Dukes can’t afford more losses if they want a shot at representing their division in the Sun Belt title game.
Georgia State vs James Madison Prediction
Our best bet for this Georgia State vs James Madison matchup is for the over to cash. Georgia State’s defense has been horrible over the last month and a half. We will bank on that continuing, as James Madison should put up a big offensive number, while the Panthers will do some scoring of their own in what should be an intriguing matchup in the Sun Belt.
