Planning on watching today’s 49ers and Patriots game? Catch the action at Flagler Gymnasium in St. Augustine, FL, as the Patriots hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Patriots as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 125.5 points.
CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Mason Patriots -2
This game will be played at Flagler Gymnasium at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Patriots.
- Not only will George Mason pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 125.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.
Will the 49ers Exceed Expectations on the Road?
This will be Charlotte’s 4th game of the season, and they currently have a 2-1 record. If they win today, they will have a .500 road record, as they are currently 0-1 on the road. As Charlotte enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 2-1. Over their previous ten games, including last season, Charlotte has gone 6-4 vs. the spread.
Charlotte’s games have, on average, featured 119.3 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-2-1. Their average over/under line is currently 135.3 points so far. The 49ers’ last five games have culminated with an average of 64 points per game and an over/under record of 1-3-1.
In their previous game, the 49ers’ offense finished with 62 points, which is right in line with their current average of 63.3 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Dishon Jackson with 16 points. Igor Milicic Jr. also added 15 points for the 49ers.
Charlotte’s defense has been playing well, ranking 9th nationally, with 56.0 points allowed per game. Against Utah Valley in their most recent game, the Charlotte defense gave up a total of 45 points while allowing Utah Valley to hit 40% of their shots.
Do the Patriots Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
After defeating Cornell 90-83 in their most recent game, George Mason now has a 3-0 record. In their last five home games, which includes the previous year, George Mason has gone 3-2. As George Mason prepares to face Charlotte, they hold a perfect 2-0 ATS record. Over their last ten games, including the previous season, George Mason has gone 6-3-1 vs. the spread.
In three games, George Mason comes in with an over/under mark of 1-2-0, with their games averaging 139.3 points per game. In the Patriots’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 71 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-4.
George Mason’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Cornell, finishing the game with a total of 90 points. Their season average is now 76.3 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Keyshawn Hall, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 16.7, while Amari Kelly also maintains a PPG average of 16 leading up to the game.
So far, the Patriots’ defense is ranked 41st in the country at 63.0 points per contest. In their most recent game, the George Mason defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Cornell knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 83 points.