Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our George Mason vs James Madison NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Harrisonburg.
George Mason vs James Madison Prediction
Betting on today's Patriots and Dukes game? Catch the action at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA, as the Dukes hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. George Mason is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against James Madison. The over/under for the game is set at 141 points.
George Mason vs. James Madison Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: George Mason Patriots at James Madison Dukes
- Where: Harrisonburg at Atlantic Union Bank Center
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds GMSN -1, GMSN -114 | JMAD -108 O/U 141
Patriots Preview: Can the Patriots Lock in a Win at Harrisonburg?
George Mason improved to 4-0 with a dominant 93-55 win over Coppin State on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Patriots entered the game as -28.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, surpassing the O/U line of 134.
George Mason took control early, leading 48-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while allowing 34.
Patriots Offense Breakdown
George Mason's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 60.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks to their 71.9% shooting from two-point range and 42.9% from beyond the arc.
Giovanni Emejuru and Zach Anderson both contributed 21 points, with Anderson hitting 7 of 9 from three-point range. Toby Nnadozie added 19 points, while Julius Ellerbe III chipped in 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Patriots Team Defense
Despite George Mason's defensive struggles, they held the opposing team to 55 points. The Patriots allowed 60% shooting from the field, with the other team hitting 32 of their 53 attempts.
Inside the arc, George Mason gave up 23 of 32 shooting for 71%. The other team also connected on 9 of 21 three-pointers, shooting 42% from deep. From the free-throw line, they made 20 of 30 attempts, shooting 66%. George Mason also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Dukes Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Dukes?
James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games
James Madison picked up a 71-65 win over Jacksonville State on Saturday, November 23rd, covering the spread as -3 favorites. The game’s total points fell just under the O/U line of 140, with the teams combining for 136 points.
The Dukes led 40-29 at halftime but allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31 themselves.
Dukes Offense Breakdown
James Madison put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 12-for-16 from the line.
Jaron Pierre Jr. led the Dukes with 24 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 12.5% from deep. Xavier Brown hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from long range and finishing with 18 points and 4 assists.
Dukes Team Defense
James Madison's defense gave up 65 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opposing team hitting 61% of their two-point attempts, going 21/34.
From three-point range, James Madison held their opponent to 4/17 shooting, just 23%. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws (61%). The Dukes allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Patriots vs Dukes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, George Mason has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 65 points per game.
- Through their last five home contests, the Dukes offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 73. James Madison posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Dukes have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Patriots have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
George Mason vs James Madison Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: James Madison +1 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.