Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our George Washington vs Old Dominion NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Norfolk.
George Washington vs Old Dominion Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Revolutionaries and Monarchs. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Monarchs at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. Get ready to place your bets! George Washington is favored by -8 in this non-conference contest against Old Dominion. The game's over/under currently sits at 148 points.
George Washington vs. Old Dominion Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: George Washington Revolutionaries at Old Dominion Monarchs
- Where: Norfolk at Chartway Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds GEOWS -8, GEOWS -362 | OLD +275 O/U 148
Revolutionaries Preview: Will George Washington Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington's season record dropped to 7-2 following an 81-71 road loss to American on Wednesday. The Revolutionaries, who were favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.
GWU trailed 28-22 at halftime but picked up their scoring in the 2nd half, putting up 38 points. However, their defense couldn’t hold American in check, as they allowed 32 points after the break.
Revolutionaries Offense Breakdown
George Washington's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 13 threes for a 15.4% rate. Overall, their field goal percentage was 42.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.9%. They connected on 49.1% of their two-point attempts, going 26 for 53 inside the arc.
The Revolutionaries also had issues at the free-throw line, shooting just 48.1% on 13 of 27 attempts. They recorded 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game. Colin Smalls led the team with 26 points, shooting 53.3% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 9 attempts from deep.
Revolutionaries Team Defense
George Washington's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 25 of 62 attempts. The Revolutionaries held their opponents to 40% shooting on two-pointers, with 12 makes on 30 attempts.
From beyond the arc, George Washington allowed 13 threes on 32 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 18 for 75%. The Revolutionaries gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Monarchs Preview: Will the Monarchs Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games
Old Dominion improved to 2-6 on the season with an 88-83 win over William & Mary on Monday. The Monarchs were +7.5 underdogs going into the game but pulled off the upset at home.
After leading 38-36 at halftime, Old Dominion scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 158.5.
Monarchs Offense Breakdown
Old Dominion put up 88 points in their latest game, shooting 49.3% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 15 of 17 for 88.2%.
Sean Durugordon led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jaden Johnson added 12 points and 8 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts, while Gabe Dorsey connected on 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points.
Monarchs Team Defense
Old Dominion's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Monarchs allowed their opponent to hit 33 of 67 shots.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 42%, making 9 of 21 threes. They also went to the line 17 times, converting 15 free throws for 88%.
Revolutionaries vs Monarchs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, George Washington has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Although Old Dominion has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-5. The team averaged 65 points per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Monarchs have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Old Dominion posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Revolutionaries have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
George Washington vs Old Dominion Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Old Dominion +8 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.