George Mason vs Duke Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a George Mason vs Duke Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 17th, at the Cameron Indoor Stadium.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Patriots’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bluue Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving George Mason

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Duke

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

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

Duke Can’t Slip Up

Duke really can’t slip up here but they should have plenty of confidence right one. In the last game against Incarnate Word, the defense gave up only 46 points, and that was enough for an easy victory. They allowed the Cardinals to shoot only 32.1 percent from the field and 27.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Duke on the season is averaging 79.7 points while their defense is giving up 59.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th while the defense is ranked 11th. Cooper Flagg is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. Flagg should be a mismatch here and is going to need to have a big game. 

George Mason Has Played Well

George Mason has played well heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. In the last game against Tulane, George Mason scored 76 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. Brayden O’Connor had a strong game putting up 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. George Mason is averaging 78.7 points while their defense is giving up 63.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 121st while the defense is ranked 21st. In this game, they need to find a way to slow down Cooper Flagg. 

Why George Mason Will Cover Against Duke

• George Mason has won each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.

George Mason vs Duke Prediction

Duke is going to come out on top here, but George Mason is going to be competitive. This Patriot squad has confidence and overall this season they are averaging 78.7 points per game. The defense has also been good too and that is going to be what keeps them in this game. Duke’s offense isn’t going to have the best game, and it will be George Mason that ends up covering the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: George Mason +19