Mon Mar 31 22:20:00 UTC 2025: **Boise State Favored in College Basketball Crown Opener Against George Washington; Under Predicted**

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Boise State Broncos, fresh off a heartbreaking near-miss at the NCAA Tournament, are set to face the George Washington Revolutionaries in the inaugural College Basketball Crown on Monday, March 31st. Despite being favored by 8.5 points, the game’s focus is on the under, with a predicted low-scoring affair expected.

Boise State, boasting a strong defensive record (60th in adjusted efficiency per KenPom, allowing 66.1 points per game), comes into the game having gone 11-3 against the under in their last 14 games. Their opponent, George Washington, also possesses a stingy defense, ranking third-lowest in points allowed in the A-10. However, their offense is less impressive, ranking 304th in 3-point percentage and relying heavily on inside scoring.

Analyst Rob, whose prediction favors the under (141.5), highlights Boise State’s Tyson Degenhart, a three-time All-Mountain West selection, as a key offensive player. However, he anticipates a slow-paced game with both teams struggling to break 60 points. He predicts a Boise State victory, 71-62. While Boise State’s offense is expected to prevail in the second half, securing the point spread, the overall low-scoring nature of the game makes the under the safer bet.

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