Richmond Spiders vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spiders and Patriots. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Patriots at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Richmond.

RICHMOND SPIDERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Richmond Spiders +11.5

This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.

WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:

• 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 Richmond at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Spiders Lock in a Win at Fairfax?

Richmond improved to 5-8 on the season with a 72-64 road win over Massachusetts on Saturday. The Spiders, who were +5 underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Richmond led 34-31 at halftime and outscored the Minutemen 38-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Richmond’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.3%. They connected on 18 of 20 free throws, good for 90%, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.

Jaylen Curry led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Rahsool Diggins and DeLonnie Hunt each added 16 points. Hunt also dished out 7 assists. Mike Walz contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, and Jayden Ndjigue was perfect from the field, going 3 for 3.

Richmond’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (20/48). They allowed 44% shooting from two-point range, with the opposition hitting 13 of 29 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Richmond’s defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws (81%). Richmond allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Will the Patriots Come Through as Home Favorites?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason’s season record dropped to 9-5 after a 62-59 road loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Patriots, who entered the game as -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, well below the O/U line of 143.5.

George Mason led 34-25 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 37. This inability to maintain their lead was a key factor in the loss.

George Mason’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 17 three-point attempts for an 11.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 45.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 61.1% of their attempts inside the arc.

At the free-throw line, the Patriots made only 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Sebastian Thomas led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Darius Maddox added 14 points, while Woody Newton contributed 13 points on 62.5% shooting.

George Mason’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 35 shots, a 34% success rate.

From beyond the arc, George Mason’s defense allowed 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% rate. George Mason also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.