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Texas State vs. James Madison prediction: James Madison favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Texas State vs James Madison predictions for college basketball Saturday.
James Madison will face Texas State in men's college basketball action at Atlantic Union Bank Center on Saturday, commencing at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts James Madison as the most likely winner of the Texas State vs. James Madison game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Texas State vs. James Madison prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Texas State and James Madison 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives James Madison a 67% chance of defeating Texas State. Our predicted final score has James Madison winning 74-70.
According to our model, Texas State (+5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Texas State vs. James Madison odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Texas State | James Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-112) | -5.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +186 | -218 |
| Total | o143.5 (-110) | u143.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Texas 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 | Texas State +5.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | James Madison | -218 |
| Total | Under 143.5 | -108 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Texas State +5.5 at the spread.
Texas State vs. James Madison game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between James Madison and Texas State at Atlantic Union Bank Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Texas State vs. James Madison
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Atlantic Union Bank Center
Conclusion
We predict James Madison, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Texas State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Texas State vs. James Madison insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest 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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