George Mason Patriots vs Tulane Green Wave Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Tulane vs George Mason NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fairfax.

Tulane vs George Mason Prediction

The Green Wave and Patriots are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Patriots will host the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have George Mason as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.

Tulane vs. George Mason Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Tulane Green Wave at George Mason Patriots
  • Where: Fairfax at EagleBank Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds GMSN -14.5, TULANE +625 | GMSN -975 O/U 139.5

Green Wave Preview: Will the Green Wave Make it Happen in Fairfax?

The Green Wave fell to 3-5 on the season after a 71-67 loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Monday. Tulane, who were -7.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, just under the O/U line of 139.

Tulane trailed 31-25 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 40. Despite the stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Green Wave Offense Breakdown

Tulane's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field. They connected on 13 of 33 three-point attempts, hitting at a 39.4% clip, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%.

Kam Williams led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. Tulane dished out 22 assists, with Jakevion Buckley contributing 6 assists and 18 points.

Green Wave Team Defense

Tulane's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. They allowed 13 three-pointers on 33 attempts, a 39% shooting rate from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Tulane's opponents went 6 for 8, shooting 75%. Tulane also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Patriots Preview: Can the Patriots Live Up to the Hype at Home?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason improved to 5-3 on the season with a 74-52 win over UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Patriots entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 34-26 at halftime, George Mason held the Bulldogs to 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 themselves. The game’s total points (126) fell under the O/U line of 141.5.

Patriots Offense Breakdown

George Mason's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 62.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 69.8%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 72.4% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Jalen Haynes was a force, scoring 25 points on 12-of-15 shooting and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jordan Marsh added 16 points, and Toyaz Solomon contributed 13, hitting his only three-point attempt.

Patriots Team Defense

George Mason's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 52 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 62% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 21/29.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 42%, knocking down 6 of their 14 three-point attempts. George Mason also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 14 shots, shooting 60%. The Patriots gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Green Wave vs Patriots Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Tulane has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 69 points per game.
  • Across their ten previous home games, George Mason has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 65 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Green Wave have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
  • George Mason has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Tulane vs George Mason Prediction & Free Pick

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