George Washington Revolutionaries vs American Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Revolutionaries and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! George Washington is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against American. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points.
GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: American Eagles +5
This game will be played at Bender Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will American pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Revolutionaries Make it Happen in Washington?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington improved to 3-4 on the season with a 77-64 win over VMI on Friday, November 29th. The Revolutionaries were at home and entered the game as -21 favorites.
GW led 42-29 at halftime but allowed 35 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 themselves. They didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.
George Washington’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 77 points with a field goal percentage of 56.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 67.9%, thanks in large part to their 79.2% shooting from two-point range. They also hit 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc.
The Revolutionaries shared the ball well, dishing out 25 assists, with Darren Buchanan Jr. and Rickey Bradley Jr. each contributing 6. Buchanan also added 17 points, while Trey Autry knocked down 4 threes on 57.1% shooting from deep, finishing with 15 points. Augustinas Kiudulas was a force on the boards, grabbing 12 rebounds to go along with his 11 points.
Despite George Washington’s defensive struggles, allowing 64 points on 56% shooting, their opponent couldn’t capitalize from the free-throw line, hitting just 6 of 13 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Revolutionaries gave up 19 of 24 two-point shots (79%), while their opponent went 11 of 29 (37%) from three-point range. George Washington also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Can the American Offense Score Enough at Home?
American Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles improved to 3-4 on the season with an 81-77 win over Albany on Sunday. American, who were slight favorites at -1, covered the spread with the victory.
American led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the second half. They scored 42 points after the break to secure the win. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.
American’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 81 points on a 64.4% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 75.6%, thanks in part to hitting 56.2% of their threes (9/16) and 69% of their shots inside the arc (20/29).
Colin Smalls led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 of 7 from deep, while Elijah Stephens and Justin Neely each added 20 points. Matt Mayock was also efficient, hitting 3 of 4 from three and finishing with 17 points. The Eagles struggled at the free-throw line, shooting just 58.3% (14/24), and managed only 4 offensive rebounds.
American’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 64% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponents to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, going 20/29.
From beyond the arc, American’s defense gave up 9 threes on 16 attempts, a 56% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 14 free throws.