Duke Blue Devils vs George Mason Patriots Matchup

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

George Mason vs Duke Prediction

Looking to win big? The Patriots and Blue Devils face off at 7:00 ET on ACCN. The Blue Devils are hosting the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Duke is favored by -19.5 vs. George Mason.

George Mason vs. Duke Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: George Mason Patriots at Duke Blue Devils
Where: Durham at Cameron Indoor Stadium
Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Betting Odds DUKE -19.5, GMSN +1450 | DUKE -4714 O/U 137.5

Patriots Preview: Will the Patriots Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

George Mason improved to 6-3 on the season after a 76-64 win over Tulane on Saturday. The Patriots were -13 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 narrowly went over the 138.5 O/U line.

George Mason took control early, leading 45-27 at halftime. However, they allowed Tulane to score 37 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 31 points themselves.

Patriots Offense Breakdown

George Mason put up 76 points in their latest game, shooting 43.6% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc (8/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, connecting on 83.3% (20/24) of their attempts.

Brayden O'Connor and Darius Maddox each scored 17 points, with O'Connor shooting 70% from the field. Jalen Haynes added 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Gregg Glenn III contributed 11 points and 11 boards.

Patriots Team Defense

George Mason's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, George Mason's defense saw their opponents hit 8 of 20 shots, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 20 free throws, an 83% success rate. George Mason allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Blue Devils Preview: Can Duke Grab a Win at Home?

Duke improved to 8-2 on the season with a 72-46 win over Incarnate Word on Tuesday. The Blue Devils were heavy favorites, entering the game as 34-point favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, falling short of the 143-point O/U line.

Duke led 28-21 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding the Cardinals to 25 points after the break.

Blue Devils Offense Breakdown

Duke's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They connected on 8 of 25 three-point attempts, hitting 32% from deep, while making 16 of 30 two-point shots at a 53.3% clip. At the free-throw line, the Blue Devils converted 76.2%, going 16 for 21.

Khaman Maluach led the way with 17 points and 7 rebounds in just 22 minutes, shooting 85.7% from the field. Isaiah Evans added 14 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Duke also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.

Blue Devils Team Defense

Despite Duke's defensive efforts, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 attempts, shooting 76% from the stripe. Duke also gave up 16 offensive rebounds, providing extra scoring opportunities.

Patriots vs Blue Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Patriots have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Duke has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
The last ten games that George Mason was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Blue Devils have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.