George Washington Revolutionaries vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Looking to win big? The Revolutionaries and Patriots face off at 12:30 ET on USA. The Patriots are hosting the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and George Mason is favored to win by -9.5 at home vs. George Washington.
GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries +9.5
This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 12:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Patriots.
- Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like George Washington at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the George Washington Defense Show Up on the Road?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington fell to 12-4 on the season after a 73-65 home loss to Duquesne on Wednesday. The Revolutionaries were -3.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just over the 137.5 O/U line.
GWU struggled early, trailing 42-29 at halftime, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, outscoring Duquesne 36-31. Despite the improved defense, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their latest game, George Washington managed just 65 points, shooting 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 18 attempts for 27.8%, and shot 61.5% from the free-throw line.
Rafael Castro was a standout, scoring 27 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field. Maximus Edwards added 22 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 80.0% overall and 60.0% from three-point range.
George Washington’s defense held their opponent to 73 points on 37% shooting from the field, with 22 made field goals on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From three-point range, George Washington’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16, shooting 61%. George Washington gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Can the Patriots Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games
George Mason improved to 12-5 on the season with a 67-59 road win over Dayton on Wednesday. The Patriots entered the game as +8 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 126, which was under the O/U line of 134.5.
George Mason took control early, leading 41-27 at halftime. However, they allowed Dayton to score 32 points in the 2nd half while managing only 26 points themselves. Despite the closer 2nd half, the Patriots held on for the win.
George Mason put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 52.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 20 threes for a 55% success rate, while also shooting 85.7% from the free-throw line.
Darius Maddox and Nate Santos each scored 20 points, with Maddox shooting 72.7% overall and 80% from three-point range. Malachi Smith contributed 14 points and 5 assists, while Enoch Cheeks added 11 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes.
George Mason’s defense held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where they limited their opponent to 38% shooting on two-point attempts (13/34).
From beyond the arc, George Mason’s opponent shot 52%, hitting 9 of 17 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6 free throws (54%).