Penn Quakers vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24
Looking to win big? The Quakers and Patriots face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Patriots are hosting the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have George Mason as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 135.5 points.
PENN QUAKERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Penn Quakers +16.5
This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.
WHY BET THE PENN QUAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Patriots.
- Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Penn at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Quakers Grab a Win in Fairfax?
Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games
Penn improved to 4-7 on the season with a 79-66 win over Rider on Friday, December 20th. Playing at home, the Quakers were -4 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total score of 145 points went over the O/U line of 136.5.
Penn took control early, leading 41-29 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 38 points while allowing 37, maintaining their lead to secure the win.
Penn’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to their 45.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 24 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 56.8% of their two-point shots.
Nick Spinoso led the way with 22 points, shooting 78.6% from the field, while Ethan Roberts added 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Roberts also contributed 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Quakers dished out 18 assists as a team and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 4 of 8 attempts.
Despite Penn’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. The Quakers allowed 52% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 32 of 61 shots.
From beyond the arc, Penn’s opponent shot 45%, making 11 of 24 three-point attempts. They also went to the free-throw line 8 times, converting 4 of those opportunities.
Will the Patriots Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games
George Mason fell to 6-4 on the season after a 68-47 road loss to Duke on Tuesday. The Patriots entered the game as +19.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 25-16 at halftime, George Mason allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 of their own. The game’s total points (115) came in well under the O/U line of 136.5.
George Mason’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 47 points with a field goal percentage of 29.4% (20/68). Their effective field goal percentage was 30.9%, and they hit only 2 of 17 from three-point range, shooting 11.8% from deep.
Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, shooting 7/20 from the field and 2/5 from three. Jalen Haynes added 18 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 9/19 shots. The Patriots grabbed 20 offensive rebounds, but managed just 5 assists as a team.
George Mason’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 41% from two-point range (12/29). They also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to 33%, with 9 made threes on 27 attempts.
Despite sending their opponent to the line 21 times, George Mason saw them convert 17 free throws for an 81% success rate. The Patriots also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.