Central Michigan Chippewas vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Planning on watching today’s Chippewas and Patriots game? Catch the action at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA, as the Patriots hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and George Mason is favored by -14 vs. Central Michigan.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +14
This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Patriots.
- Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +14.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Central Michigan Defense Show Up on the Road?
Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games
Central Michigan dropped their latest game to Marquette, losing 70-62 on Monday, November 11th. Playing on the road, the Chippewas were +26.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-27 at halftime, Central Michigan tightened up defensively, allowing just 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 149 O/U line.
Central Michigan’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 25 threes for a 24% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 55.6% of their attempts inside the arc.
Kyler VanderJagt led the way with 19 points, shooting 60% from the field and 75% from three-point range. Stevie Mitchell also had a strong game, hitting both of his three-point attempts and finishing with 17 points. Ugnius Jarusevicius contributed 14 rebounds to go along with his 11 points.
Central Michigan’s defense held their opponent to 70 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field. The Chippewas gave up 10 two-point field goals on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 52% inside the arc.
From three-point range, Central Michigan’s defense allowed 10 made threes on 36 attempts, with their opponent shooting 27%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 80%. The Chippewas gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Will the Patriots Defense Show Up at Home?
George Mason cruised to a 94-56 win over Stony Brook on Monday, November 11th. Playing at home, the Patriots entered the game as 16-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the over/under line of 143.
George Mason led 46-27 at halftime and continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Stony Brook 48-29.
George Mason’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 94 points on 54.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.4%, thanks in part to their 65.6% shooting on two-point attempts and 40.7% from beyond the arc.
The Patriots also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19-for-24 from the line. Darius Maddox led the way with 20 points in just 19 minutes, while Giovanni Emejuru added 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 87.5% from the floor.
George Mason’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 56 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21/32 shooting, which is 65%.
From three-point range, the opposing team hit 11/27, or 40%. They also went to the line 24 times, making 19 free throws for 79%. George Mason gave up 11 offensive rebounds.