George Mason Patriots vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
The Patriots and Revolutionaries are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Revolutionaries will host the game at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC. In this Atlantic 10 matchup, George Mason is favored bt -2.5 vs. George Washington. The over/under for the game is 131.5 points.
GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries +2.5
This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Revolutionaries.
- Not only will George Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored George Mason?
George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games
George Mason improved to 16-5 on the season with a 64-60 road win over Davidson on Saturday. The Patriots entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread.
George Mason led 33-29 at halftime and matched Davidson with 31 points in the second half. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.
George Mason put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 52.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-16 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, the Patriots were nearly perfect, making 10 of 11 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.
Bobby Durkin led the way with 17 points, despite shooting just 31.2% overall and 33.3% from deep. Jalen Haynes and Darius Maddox each added 12 points, with Haynes hitting 55.6% of his shots, including his only three-point attempt. Reed Bailey and Connor Kochera chipped in 11 points apiece, with Bailey dishing out 4 assists.
George Mason’s defense put on a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, allowing 12 makes on 29 attempts, which is 41% shooting.
From beyond the arc, George Mason’s defense gave up 9 threes on 30 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 9 for 81%. George Mason allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does George Washington Have What it Takes at Home?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington dropped to 14-7 on the season after a 73-67 road loss to La Salle on Saturday. The Revolutionaries entered the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After a 35-35 tie at halftime, George Washington was outscored 38-32 in the second half. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.
George Washington put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 59.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.8% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made only 5 of 11 attempts, shooting 45.5%.
Deuce Jones, Gerald Drumgoole Jr., and Corey McKeithan each scored 19 points, with McKeithan shooting 47.1% from the field. Jones added 6 assists, while Drumgoole hit 4 threes. Mac Etienne was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds. The Revolutionaries recorded 13 offensive rebounds and 18 assists as a team.
George Washington’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 28 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, George Washington’s defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots, a 73% success rate. George Washington allowed 20 offensive rebounds in the game.