George Mason Patriots vs James Madison Dukes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

The Patriots and Dukes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dukes will host the game at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA. George Mason comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141 points.

GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS JAMES MADISON DUKES BETTING PICK

The Pick: James Madison Dukes +1

This game will be played at Atlantic Union Bank Center at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE JAMES MADISON DUKES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Dukes.
• Not only will James Madison pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can George Mason Pull Off a Road Win?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason cruised to a 93-55 win over Coppin State on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Patriots were -28.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.

George Mason took control early, leading 48-21 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34 points to Coppin State.

George Mason’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points while shooting 60.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks in part to their 71.9% shooting on two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Giovanni Emejuru and Zach Anderson both scored 21 points, with Anderson hitting 7 of 9 threes. Toby Nnadozie added 19 points, and Julius Ellerbe III contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Patriots also grabbed 12 offensive boards and dished out 16 assists.

George Mason’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 55 points while allowing opponents to shoot 60% from the field, including 71% on two-point attempts. The Patriots also allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

On the free-throw line, George Mason sent their opponents to the stripe 30 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 66%. The Patriots also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can James Madison Grab a Win at Home?

James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games

James Madison picked up a 71-65 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday, November 23rd. The Dukes were -3 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

James Madison led 40-29 at halftime but allowed Jacksonville State to score 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 themselves. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 140.

James Madison put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 40.7% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 27 attempts, and made 75% of their free throws, going 12 for 16.

Jaron Pierre Jr. led the Dukes with 24 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 1 for 8 from three. Xavier Brown added 18 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep, while Elijah Hutchins-Everett contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds.

Despite giving up 65 points, James Madison’s defense allowed the opposition to shoot 49% from the field, with 21 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 61% clip.

From beyond the arc, they held the other team to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 61%, making 11 of 18 attempts. James Madison also limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.