Tulane Green Wave vs George Mason Patriots NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Green Wave versus the Patriots? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and George Mason is favored by -14.5 at home against Tulane.

TULANE GREEN WAVE VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tulane Green Wave +14.5

This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE TULANE GREEN WAVE:

• 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 Tulane at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Tulane Defense Show Up on the Road?

Tulane’s season took another hit with a 71-67 home loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Monday, dropping their record to 3-5. The Green Wave, who were -7.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, just under the O/U line of 139.

Tulane found themselves down 31-25 at halftime but made a push in the second half, scoring 42 points. However, they allowed 40 points in the final 20 minutes, unable to tighten up defensively when needed.

Tulane’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes on 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they made 75% of their free throws, going 6 for 8 from the line.

Kam Williams led the way, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 4 rebounds. Jakevion Buckley added 18 points and 6 assists, while Rowan Brumbaugh contributed 17 points and 5 assists. Kaleb Banks also had a solid game, scoring 15 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.

Tulane gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 24/57 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 11/24 shooting, a 45% success rate.

From three-point range, Tulane’s defense conceded 13 made threes on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 6, shooting 75%. Tulane allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Can the Patriots Hold Strong at Home?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason improved to 5-3 on the season with a 74-52 win over UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Patriots entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 34-26 at halftime, George Mason clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 40 of their own. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.

George Mason’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 62.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 69.8%. Their two-point shooting was particularly impressive, as they connected on 72.4% of their attempts, while hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Jalen Haynes was a force inside, going 12-for-15 from the field and finishing with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Jordan Marsh added 16 points, and Woody Newton contributed 11 points, shooting 66.7% overall.

George Mason’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 52 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. The Patriots had trouble defending inside, as they allowed 72% shooting on two-point attempts (21/29).

From beyond the arc, George Mason’s defense gave up 6 threes on 14 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 14 shots (60%). The Patriots allowed 7 offensive rebounds.