George Mason Patriots vs Marquette Golden Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24
Looking to win big? The Patriots and Golden Eagles face off at 9:00 ET on None. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee, WI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -12 vs. George Mason.
GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Mason Patriots +12
This game will be played at Al McGuire Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Eagles.
- Even though we have Marquette winning straight-up, we like George Mason at +12.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will George Mason Make it Happen on the Road?
George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games
The Patriots opened their season with a 75-58 win over North Carolina Central on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, George Mason entered the game as -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
George Mason led 32-22 at halftime and outscored the Eagles 43-36 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.
George Mason’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 17 attempts for an 11.8% three-point percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%. Inside the arc, they connected on 55.9% of their two-point shots.
The Patriots were strong from the free-throw line, making 31 of 41 attempts for a 75.6% success rate. They also grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Darius Maddox led the team with 17 points, shooting 4 of 11 from the field and 2 of 6 from three-point range.
Despite giving up 41 free-throw attempts, George Mason’s defense held their opponent to just 58 points in their previous game. The Patriots allowed a 41% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 19 of 34 two-pointers.
George Mason’s defense was particularly effective against the three, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 17 attempts, an 11% shooting rate. They also gave up 18 offensive rebounds.
Are the Golden Eagles Ready for a Home Win?
Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games
Marquette opened their season with a commanding 102-62 win over Stony Brook on Monday. Playing at home, the Golden Eagles were -23.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
Marquette took control early, leading 48-30 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Stony Brook to 32.
Marquette’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 102 points with a 58.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.7%, thanks to an 83.8% success rate on two-pointers, though they hit just 29% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 31 attempts.
Kam Jones led the way, scoring 32 points in 26 minutes, shooting 87.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Chase Ross added 23 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 81.8% of his shots and 66.7% from deep. The Golden Eagles also dished out 22 assists and grabbed 13 offensive boards.
Marquette’s defense struggled, allowing 62 points on 58% shooting from the field. The Golden Eagles gave up 31 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, an 83% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Marquette allowed 9 threes on 31 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 29%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 13 free throws, a 76% rate.