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

In this article we will formulate a Duke vs George Mason prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 17th at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Duke Blue Devils are 8-2 this year after they defeated Incarnate Word by a score of 72-46 in their last game. Duke led 28-21 at halftime and they scored 44 points in the second half in the win. The Blue Devils shot 43.6% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Khaman Maluach led Duke with 17 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blue Devils won three games in a row against Louisville, Auburn, and Seattle. Duke has scored 79.7 points per game and they have allowed 59.9 points against per game, while also averaging 40.2 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Cooper Flagg is averaging 15.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Duke is shooting 46.3% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

George Mason Patriots Betting Preview

The George Mason Patriots are 7-3 this season after they defeated Tulane by a score of 76-64 in their last game. George Mason led 45-27 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 37-31 in the second half. The Patriots shot 43.6% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Brayden O’Connor led George Mason with 17 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Patriots won four games in a row against UNC Asheville, James Madison, Coppin State, and Ferrum. George Mason has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 63.1 points against per game, while also averaging 39.2 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Darius Maddox is averaging 14.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while George Mason is shooting 48.4% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why Duke will beat George Mason

• Duke has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
• George Mason has lost each of its last four games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Duke has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Duke’s last five games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 140+ points.
• Five of George Mason’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.

Duke vs George Mason Prediction 

Duke comes into this matchup ranked in the top five and they are looking for their fifth win in a row. The Blue Devils picked up a very impressive win over Auburn earlier this month and they are rolling right now. George Mason has won five games in a row, but they do have a 19 point loss to Marquette, a one point loss to CMU, and a one point loss to East Carolina so far this year. George Mason may have a solid record, but they have played a very easy schedule. Take the Blue Devils to win in a blowout.