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George Mason Patriots Favored to Beat Loyola Chicago Ramblers in Atlantic 10 Conference Showdown

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers will face off against the George Mason Patriots in an Atlantic 10 Conference game in Fairfax, Virginia. The Ramblers are 12-7 and have won two of their last three games, while the Patriots are 15-5 and have won five straight and are currently tied for first in the A-10. Loyola Chicago will be without Justin Moore, while George Mason has no players listed on the injury report. George Mason is the favorite to win with an opening line of -8. For a more detailed prediction of this matchup, be sure to check out our top NCAAB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Ramblers +280 | Patriots -358
• Spread: Ramblers +8 (-110) | Patriots -8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 132 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Mason will win straight-up is 78%.

Loyola of Chicago vs George Mason Stats

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers

The Loyola Chicago Ramblers have shown strong offensive capabilities this season, scoring an average of 75.6 points per game and shooting 46.9% overall and 35.4% from 3-point territory. Defensively, they hold opponents to 70.4 points per game and 43.5% shooting overall and 34.8% from 3-point range. Sheldon Edwards Jr leads the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game, while Des Watson follows closely with the same average. Watson also leads in assists, averaging 2.9 per game, while Francis Nwaokorie dominates the boards with 5.8 rebounds per game. Miles Rubin is a standout on defense, averaging 2.1 blocked shots per game. The Ramblers are ranked 159th in offense and defense, with a power ranking of 288. They have a record of 12-7 this season and have shown strengths in offensive field goal percentage, 3-point shooting, rebounding, and defensive assists. However, they have weaknesses in free throw shooting, turnovers, and defensive rebounding.

George Mason Patriots Analysis

The George Mason Patriots have a strong defensive record, ranking 13th in points allowed per game and holding opponents to 36.6% shooting overall. Offensively, they score an average of 73.7 points per game and shoot 46.7% overall. Darius Maddox leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.3 points per game, while Jalen Haynes is a key player for both scoring and rebounding. The team has a power ranking of 73 and is ranked 218th in offense and 13th in defense. Against Loyola of Chicago, the Patriots have had success in their last three matchups. Overall, George Mason has a record of 15-5 and has shown strength on both ends of the court.

George Mason's Defense Shines as Loyola Struggles to Cover Spread

Loyola Chicago and George Mason have similar scoring averages, with the Ramblers averaging 75.6 points per game and the Patriots averaging 73.7 points per game. However, George Mason's strength lies in their defense, allowing just 62.7 points per game compared to Loyola's 70.4 points per game. George Mason ranks fourth in field goal percentage allowed at 36.6% and 47th in three-point shooting percentage at 30.2%, while Loyola ranks 188th and 269th, respectively. Over their last games, Loyola has only covered the spread twice out of 12 games and in two out of eight games against Atlantic 10 conference teams. On the other hand, George Mason has covered the spread in two out of their last three games, including wins against St. Bonaventure and Dayton Flyers.

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