George Mason Patriots vs George Washington Colonials Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming Atlantic-10 matchup, George Mason and George Washington will compete for bragging rights at the Charles E. Smith Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET. George Mason, with a record of 23-10, suffered a 77-70 loss to Richmond in their previous game, bringing their A-10 play record to 2-2. On the other hand, George Washington, currently at 13-3, secured an 83-79 victory against Davidson, putting them at 2-1 in conference play. Despite George Mason being the favored team, with an opening line of -2.5, there have been no changes in the line thus far.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Patriots -150 | Colonials +130

Spread: Patriots -2.5 (-110) | Colonials +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Mason will win straight-up is 60%.

George Mason Patriots

George Mason University's basketball team was unable to mount a comeback after trailing the Richmond Spiders by 11 points at halftime. Richmond's impressive shooting from three-point range and at the foul line prevented George Mason from closing the gap. Despite George Mason's strong rebounding and scoring in the paint, their second-half efforts were not enough. In terms of statistics, George Mason scores an average of 73.8 points per game and has a shooting percentage of 47.2%. They also perform well from the free-throw line, converting 74.8% of their attempts. Additionally, they average 34.6 rebounds, 11.9 assists, and 11.4 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, George Mason allows 65.5 points per game on 38.7% shooting. They average 3.6 blocks and 5.3 steals per game while committing an average of 16.2 fouls. According to KenPom rankings, George Mason is ranked 96th nationally, 116th in offensive efficiency, 87th in defensive efficiency, and 331st in tempo. In terms of power rankings, they hold the 105th position and are ranked 194th in offense and 48th in defense. This season, George Mason's record stands at 23-10, with a 9-6 ATS record. They have an average scoring rate of 74.20 points per game, shooting 47.33% from the field and 74.84% from the free-throw line. Their three-point shooting average is 35.25%. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 38.58% from the field and 70.61% from the free-throw line. They also allow 33.43% of three-pointers to be made. Rebounding-wise, George Mason averages 38.13 rebounds per game, including 32.13 defensive rebounds. They also average 11.47 offensive assists and 11.33 turnovers, while allowing 11.53 defensive assists and 9.93 turnovers per game. Chipping Away #PatriotPressure pic.twitter.com/zovVYpCL33