George Washington Revolutionaries vs Old Dominion Monarchs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Looking to win big? The Revolutionaries and Monarchs face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Monarchs are hosting the game at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. George Washington is the -8 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is set at 148 points.
GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +8
This game will be played at Chartway Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Monarchs.
- Not only will Old Dominion pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will the Revolutionaries Make it Happen on the Road?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington fell to 7-2 on the season after an 81-71 road loss to American on Wednesday. The Revolutionaries entered the game as -4.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 142.5.
GW trailed 28-22 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 38 points while allowing 32. However, their efforts weren’t enough to overcome the deficit.
George Washington’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.9%, with a rough 15.4% from three-point range, hitting just 2 of 13 attempts. They also struggled at the free-throw line, making only 48.1% of their shots.
Colin Smalls led the team with 26 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 55.6% from beyond the arc. Darren Buchanan Jr. added 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Jacoi Hutchinson contributed 20 points and 5 assists.
Even though George Washington gave up 81 points, they held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 25 made field goals on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, the Revolutionaries limited their opponent to 40% shooting, with just 12 made two-pointers on 30 attempts.
From beyond the arc, George Washington allowed 13 threes on 32 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40% from deep. The Revolutionaries also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for a 75% success rate. George Washington gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can The Monarchs Secure a Home Victory?
Old Dominion improved to 2-6 on the season with an 88-83 win over William & Mary on Monday. The Monarchs were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to pull off the upset at home.
Leading 38-36 at halftime, Old Dominion scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the O/U line of 158.5.
Old Dominion put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 49.3% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 88.2% of their attempts.
The Monarchs dished out 20 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Sean Durugordon led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Noah Collier added 18 points and 4 assists, while Jaden Johnson contributed 12 points and 8 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Old Dominion’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 24/46 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Old Dominion’s defense allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts, shooting 88%.