George Washington vs George Mason Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a George Washington vs George Mason Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the EagleBank Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Colonials’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Patriots’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving George Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving George Mason

-Recent betting trends in games played between George Washington and George Mason

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Colonials and Patriots. 

George Washington Looks to Bounce Back

George Washington faced off against Duquesne in the last game and they didn’t play that well. George Washington scored 65 points, while the defense gave up 73 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 42-29 and they couldn’t climb out of the hole in the second half. Rafael Castro had a strong game putting up 27 points and 13 rebounds. Two games ago against Rhode Island, George Washington played better, and they ended up winning 75-67. 

George Washington comes into this game with a 13-4 record overall and they have gone 7-9 against the spread. They have gone 7-7-2 to the over so far this season. George Washington is averaging 77.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 114th in the league while the defense is ranked 67th. They are averaging 17.18 free throws per game which is 35th best in the league. The Revolutionaries have been led by Darren Buchanan Jr, and he is averaging 14.6 points per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field. 

George Mason Has Confidence 

George Mason has confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against UMass, they were able to secure a 77-70, and in the last game against Dayton, they were able to secure 67-59 victory. At halftime, George Mason was up 41-27 and in the second half they didn’t play as well, but they were still able to secure the win. Darrius Maddox was the top player putting up 20 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Forward Jalen Haynes put up 12 points, four rebounds, and one assist. 

George Mason is averaging 73.3 points while their defense is giving up 61.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 227th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. This is a very good defensive team and they are going to need the defense to step up here. They are shooting 47.-1 percent from the field and they are ranked 82nd in the league. Guard Darrius Maddox is averaging 14.1 points while shooting 41.5 percent from the field. 

Why George Mason Will Beat George Washington

• George Mason has won each of its last nine games at EagleBank Arena.
• George Washington has lost eight of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
• George Washington has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 games against Conference opponents.

George Washington vs George Mason Prediction

These are both solid defensive teams, but the better defensive team is George Mason, and that is going to be the difference here. George Mason’s defense is giving up 61.9 points per game and that is going to be the difference here. George Mason is averaging 73.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. George Washington’s offense is going to have no answer, and George Mason is going to cover the spread here. Back George Mason against the spread.