Planning on watching today’s Mountaineers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139 points, with the Bulldogs being the favored team playing at home against the Mountaineers.

MOUNT ST. MARY’S MOUNTAINEERS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers +12.5

This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY’S MOUNTAINEERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
  • Even though we have Georgia winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary’s at +12.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can the Mountaineers Pull Off a Win at Athens?

Today, Mount St. Mary’s will be playing their 11th game of the season and they currently have a 4-6 overall record. Looking at their performance in the previous ten road games, Mount St. Mary’s has a 4-6 record on the road, going back to last year. Prior to today’s game, Mount St. Mary’s holds a 4-4-1 ATS record. Taking into account their performance in the last five games, they are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.

After 10 games, Mount St. Mary’s has an over/under record of 6-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 142.8 points per game so far. The Mountaineers’ have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 140 points per game.

In their latest game, Mount St. Mary’s offense put up 72 points against Saint Francis U. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.3% and made 8 threes. Offensively, the Mountaineers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 216th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 364th in terms of percentage and 318th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Mount St. Mary’s defense is giving up an average of 69.9 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Saint Francis U, the Red Flash finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 65 points vs. Mount St. Mary’s.

Will the Bulldogs Make it Happen at Home?

Georgia currently has a 7-3 record after defeating Mercer 80-69 in their previous game. Looking back at their last ten home games, including those from last year, Georgia has a 6-4 record. Against the spread (ATS), Georgia has a current record of 3-5 this season. However, when we focus on their performance in the last five games, they hold a 3-1-1 record vs. the spread.

So far, Georgia’s games have averaged 142.5 points per game with the average over/under line being 147.4 points. The Bulldogs’ last five games have finished with a combined 137 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

Georgia is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 80 points vs. Mercer. This figure is more than their season average of 71.5 points per game. Noah Thomasson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 12.6. Meanwhile, Jabri Abdur-Rahim also brings a PPG average of 12.3 into the game.

The Bulldogs’ defense is presently ranked 112nd nationally, allowing an average of 68.7 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Mount St. Mary’s, the Georgia defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Georgia made 30 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.