Illinois State Redbirds vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

The Redbirds and Revolutionaries are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Revolutionaries will host the game at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and George Washington is favored by -1 at home against Illinois State.

ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries -1

This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 3:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Revolutionaries.
• Not only will George Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will Illinois State Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games

Illinois State pulled off an 84-83 home win over UAB on Saturday, November 23rd. The Redbirds were +7 underdogs heading into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.

After trailing 43-39 at halftime, Illinois State outscored UAB 45-40 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 167 went over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.

Illinois State put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field and 40.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, with a 73.1% success rate on two-point attempts.

Johnny Kinziger and Alejandro Vasquez both shot 8-for-12, with Kinziger scoring 21 points and Vasquez adding 19. Vasquez hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 7 assists to go with his 14 points.

Illinois State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed their opponent to connect on 73% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 26 shots.

From beyond the arc, Illinois State’s opponent hit 11 of 27 threes, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.

Will the Revolutionaries Win at Sports and Fitness Center?

George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games

George Washington picked up an 83-74 road win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, November 23rd. The Revolutionaries were -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread.

GW led 35-30 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 44. The total points for the game were 157, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.

George Washington put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. They were 39.1% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.1%.

The Revolutionaries were strong at the free-throw line, making 36 of 43 attempts for 83.7%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Darren Buchanan Jr. added 17 points and 10 boards.

George Washington’s defense gave up 74 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, George Washington’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws for a 66% rate.