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App State vs. James Madison prediction: Appalachian State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get App State vs James Madison predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET as App State squares off with James Madison in men's college basketball action at Atlantic Union Bank Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Appalachian State as the most likely winner of the App State vs. James Madison game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
App State vs. James Madison prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between App State and James Madison 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Appalachian State a 56% chance of beating James Madison. Our predicted final score has Appalachian State winning 69-67.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Appalachian State and James Madison each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 135.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
App State vs. James Madison odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | App State | James Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-110) | +1.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +105 |
| Total | o135.5 (-105) | u135.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
App State vs. James Madison picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | James Madison +1.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Appalachian State | -120 |
| Total | Over 135.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 135.5 total points.
App State vs. James Madison game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between James Madison and App State at Atlantic Union Bank Center is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Appalachian State vs. James Madison
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center
Conclusion
We predict Appalachian State, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat James Madison on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Appalachian State vs. James Madison insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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