George Mason Patriots vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
The Patriots and Wildcats are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. George Mason is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against Davidson. The game’s over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.
GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats +1.5
This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Patriots Win on the Road?
George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games
George Mason improved to 15-5 on the season with a 58-53 win over Loyola Chicago on Wednesday, January 29th. The Patriots were -7 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, falling short of the O/U line of 131.5.
George Mason led 24-17 at halftime, but allowed 32 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25 of their own. Despite the win, the Patriots will likely look to tighten up their defense moving forward.
George Mason’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 34.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, and they hit only 15% of their three-point attempts, connecting on 3 of 20 shots from deep.
At the free-throw line, the Patriots shot 50%, making 11 of 22 attempts. They grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists. Jalen Haynes led the team with 14 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 46.7% from the field, while Francis Nwaokorie added 11 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.
George Mason’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 34% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, their opponent shot 43%, making 19 of 44 two-point attempts. George Mason also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 11, shooting 50%. The Patriots gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes at Home?
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats improved to 12-7 on the season with a 72-66 road win over Richmond on Saturday. Davidson entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 138 went over the pre-game line of 133.5.
Davidson trailed 31-28 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Richmond 44-35 to secure the win.
Davidson put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37% from beyond the arc, and connected on 51.7% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 66.7%, making 12 of 18 attempts.
Reed Bailey led the way with 32 points, hitting 4 of 4 from three and shooting 64.7% overall. Mike Walz was 7 of 8 from the field, finishing with 17 points, while Bobby Durkin and Dusan Neskovic each added 16 points, with Durkin also grabbing 10 rebounds.
Davidson’s defense gave up 66 points in this one, with the opponent shooting 47% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (17/27).
From beyond the arc, Davidson’s defense held the opponent to 30% shooting, as they went 8/26. The opponent also made 8/10 free throws, shooting 80% from the line.