UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

The Bulldogs and Patriots are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Patriots will host the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -14 vs. UNC Asheville.

UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs +14

This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Patriots.
• Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like UNC Asheville at +14.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Win at Fairfax?

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

UNC Asheville evened their season record at 3-3 with a 92-74 win over Tennessee State on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 166 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.

Leading 41-37 at halftime, UNC Asheville clamped down defensively in the second half, holding Tennessee State to 37 points while scoring 51 of their own.

UNC Asheville put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 51.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 36.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 15-for-17, shooting 88.2%.

Jordan Marsh led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, while Antoine Lorick III added 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75.0% from the floor. Josh Banks hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 17 points, and Fletcher Abee also knocked down 3 threes, scoring 15 points on 60.0% shooting.

Despite UNC Asheville’s defensive struggles, they allowed 74 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 27 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, UNC Asheville held their opponent to just 3 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the opposing team made 11 of 19 attempts, shooting 57%. The Bulldogs also allowed 18 offensive rebounds.

Do the Patriots Have What it Takes at Home?

George Mason evened their season record at 3-3 with a 66-61 road win over James Madison on Friday. The Patriots, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Leading 26-24 at halftime, George Mason scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37 to the Dukes.

George Mason put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 48.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.2%. They hit 55.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% (4/13) of their threes.

Jalen Haynes led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% (8/13) and grabbing 8 rebounds. Bryce Lindsay added 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep, while K.D. Johnson and Darius Maddox both shot 57.1% from the field.

George Mason’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 64 attempts.

From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 25%, hitting 10 of 40 three-point attempts. George Mason sent them to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 71%.