George Mason Patriots vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Patriots and Blue Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACCN, and it’s hosted by the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Duke being favored by -19.5 over George Mason.
GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Mason Patriots +19.5
This game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Blue Devils.
- Even though we have Duke winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Patriots Grab a Win in Durham?
George Mason improved to 6-3 on the season with a 76-64 win over Tulane on Saturday. The Patriots, who were -13 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread, but the game’s total points of 140 went over the 138.5 O/U line.
George Mason jumped out to a 45-27 lead at halftime, but allowed Tulane to score 37 points in the second half while only putting up 31 points themselves.
George Mason put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, knocking down 8 of 20 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, converting 83.3% on 20 of 24 shooting.
Brayden O’Connor and Darius Maddox each scored 17 points, with O’Connor shooting 70% from the field. Jalen Haynes added 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Gregg Glenn III contributed 11 points and 11 boards. Mari Jordan was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts.
George Mason’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 20 shots, shooting 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 24 times, making 20 for an 83% success rate. George Mason conceded 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Duke Grab a Win at Home?
Duke improved to 8-2 on the season with a 72-46 win over Incarnate Word on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Blue Devils were heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 118 fell short of the 143-point over/under line.
Duke led 28-21 at halftime and dominated the second half, outscoring Incarnate Word 44-25. While they didn’t cover the spread, Duke’s strong second-half performance was a positive takeaway.
Duke’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a 53.3% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 76.2% of their shots, going 16-for-21.
The Blue Devils grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and recorded 16 assists. Khaman Maluach led the team with 17 points, shooting 85.7% from the field. Isaiah Evans added 14 points, hitting 4-of-6 from three-point range, while Dylan Hayman and Jalin Anderson each contributed 11 points.
Even with Duke giving up 46 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 43% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Duke’s defense held their opponent to 32% shooting, with 8 made threes.
Duke sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 76%. The Blue Devils also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in this game.