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Davidson Wildcats vs George Mason Patriots Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: EagleBank Arena — Fairfax, VA

Article updated Dec 30, 10:53 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the upcoming Atlantic 10 opener, George Mason (9-4) will be hosting Davidson (10-3), with George Mason being the betting favorite at -7.5. Last season, George Mason

Game outlook

In the upcoming Atlantic 10 opener, George Mason (9-4) will be hosting Davidson (10-3), with George Mason being the betting favorite at -7.5. Last season, George Mason managed to beat Davidson twice, including a road victory as an underdog. Stay tuned for our prediction on who will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated matchup. Check out top sportsbook promos for more information.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats +225 | Patriots -280

Spread: Wildcats +7.5 (-110) | Patriots -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Mason will win straight-up is 74%.

Davidson Wildcats

Davidson's basketball team has had a successful season so far, with a winning record of 9-3 and a solid 7-5 record against the spread. The Wildcats have been performing well offensively, averaging 76.00 points per game while shooting 46.39% from the field and 36.09% from three-point range. Their top players include Reed Bailey, Connor Kochera, and Bobby Durkin, who have been leading the team to victory. Defensively, Davidson allows an average of 72.00 points per game and struggles with a three-point defense ranking of 306. Overall, the team ranks 175th in offense and 205th in defense, with a power ranking of 39. If you need help with college basketball betting, consider consulting the Best College Basketball Cappers.

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George Mason Patriots Analysis

George Mason recently bounced back from a loss to Duke with wins over Penn and Mount St. Mary's. Currently ranked 86th overall by KenPom, they excel defensively at 32nd but struggle offensively at 168th. Despite a challenging schedule, the Patriots have shown competitiveness, with close losses to Marquette, Central Michigan, and East Carolina. Darius Maddox leads the team in scoring, followed closely by Jalen Haynes. With impressive rebounding and defensive stats, George Mason is positioning themselves as a strong contender in college basketball. If you need assistance with college hoops, consider the insights from the Best College Basketball Cappers.

George Mason Favored to Win Against Davidson at Home with Strong Defensive Performance

George Mason has emerged victorious in their previous two matchups against Davidson and is set to benefit from the home court advantage in their upcoming game. With a superior defensive performance, the Patriots present a formidable challenge for Davidson, a team with limited experience playing away games this season. Based on these factors, I am inclined to predict that George Mason will cover the spread in this contest.

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SportsJaw Wildcats vs Patriots archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wildcats vs Patriots matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Davidson Wildcats+225 → +219Moved
  • Moneyline · George Mason Patriots-280 → -260Moved
  • Spread · Davidson Wildcats+7.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · George Mason Patriots-7.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over136 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Davidson Wildcats
20-14 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
George Mason Patriots
23-10 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T03:53:49.482Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-10George Mason Patriots 57 · Davidson Wildcats 55
Final result

Matchup pick recap

George Mason Patriots defeated Davidson Wildcats 69-57

George Mason Patriots defeated Davidson Wildcats 69-57 on December 31, 2024, a 12-point decision in the series. George Mason Patriots' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 34-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Davidson Wildcats +6 (-110) spread, George Mason Patriots covered, while the 126 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DemarcusBryantTotal · Under 137.5 (-110)Win