Army Black Knights vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24
Betting on today’s Black Knights and Revolutionaries game? Catch the action at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC, as the Revolutionaries hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149 points, and George Washington is favored by -11.5 vs. Army.
ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries -11.5
This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Revolutionaries.
- Not only will George Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Army Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Army dropped to 3-4 on the season after a 103-84 home loss to Cornell on Sunday. The Black Knights entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points in the game reached 187, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 156.
Army found themselves in a 49-32 hole at halftime. While they managed to score 52 points in the 2nd half, their defense allowed 54 points over the same period, preventing any comeback attempt.
Army put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 40.7% from three, knocking down 11 of 27 attempts, and went 22 of 42 on two-pointers, good for 52.4%.
Nazir Williams led the way with 20 points, shooting 77.8% overall and 80% from deep. Cooper Noard also stood out, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points. Army dished out 18 assists, with Ryan Curry contributing 6 assists and 7 rebounds.
Despite Army’s defensive efforts, they allowed 103 points on 47% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, converting 52% of their two-point attempts (22/42).
From beyond the arc, Army’s defense gave up 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws (63%).
Will the Revolutionaries Win at Home?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington improved to 8-2 on the season with a 78-70 road win over Old Dominion on Saturday. The Revolutionaries entered the game as -8.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 35-34 at halftime, George Washington’s defense stepped up, allowing just 35 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game ended at 148, matching the pre-game over/under line.
George Washington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 41.2% of their threes, going 7-for-17, and made 50% of their two-point attempts, finishing 16-for-32. At the free-throw line, they connected on 62.2%, making 23 of 37 attempts.
Christian Jones led the way, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep, for 17 points. Jaden Johnson, Gerald Drumgoole Jr., and Devin Ceaser each added 16 points, with Johnson and Drumgoole both shooting 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. Stephaun Walker and Darren Buchanan Jr. contributed 13 points each, with Walker grabbing 11 rebounds.
George Washington’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 27 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 43% shooting, with the other team making 20 of 46 two-point shots.
From three-point range, George Washington’s defense saw the other team hit 7 of 19 attempts, good for 36%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 for 70%. George Washington gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the contest.