Stony Brook Seawolves vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Betting on today’s Seawolves and Patriots game? Catch the action at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA, as the Patriots hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -14.5 vs. Stony Brook.

STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +14.5

This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Patriots.
• Even though we have George Mason winning straight-up, we like Stony Brook at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Stony Brook Defense Show Up on the Road?

Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games

Stony Brook pulled off a narrow 73-72 win over Central Michigan on Thursday. The Seawolves were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 36-30 at halftime, Stony Brook turned things around by scoring 43 points in the 2nd half while holding Central Michigan to 36. The game’s total points of 145 went over the O/U line of 137.5.

Stony Brook put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 7 of 18 from beyond the arc, good for 38.9%, and struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 56% of their attempts (14/25).

Collin O’Connor led the way with 16 points, shooting 70% from the field, while Jakobi Heady and CJ Luster II each added 15 points. Anthony Pritchard contributed 12 points and a team-high 6 assists.

Stony Brook’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 35 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Stony Brook held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 7 of 24 attempts. The Seawolves also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 9 shots.

Can the Patriots Grab a Win at Home?

George Mason opened their season with an 82-63 loss to Marquette on Friday. The Patriots were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, just under the 149.5 O/U line.

George Mason led 37-36 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 46.

George Mason struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They hit 33.3% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-24 from deep, and connected on 73.3% of their free throws, making 11 of 15.

David Joplin led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 of 11 from beyond the arc. Kam Jones added 24 points and 8 assists, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three-point range, while Darius Maddox contributed 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

George Mason’s defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 38% from the field (26/67). Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, with the other team making 15 of 32 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, George Mason’s defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 11 threes made on 35 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws (73%). George Mason allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.