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  3. George Mason Patriots vs La Salle Explorers
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Game time: January 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: Tom Gola Arena — Philadelphia, PA

Article updated Jan 2, 5:17 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Wednesday night, George Mason (11-2 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) travels to Philadelphia to face La Salle (9-4 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) in an Atlantic 10 match-up. Last season, these teams split

Game outlook

On Wednesday night, George Mason (11-2 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) travels to Philadelphia to face La Salle (9-4 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) in an Atlantic 10 match-up. Last season, these teams split the series in home wins, with La Salle covering both games against the spread. At Tom Gola Arena at TruMark Financial Center, George Mason is favored to win by 3 points and the line has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Patriots -150 | Explorers +130

Spread: Patriots -3 (-110) | Explorers +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

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

George Mason Patriots

George Mason University has achieved success under the new head coach Tony Skinn, with a 20-13 overall record and an 8-0 home record. The team's main players, Keyshawn Hall and Darrius Maddox, have been very productive, with Hall averaging 16.2 points and 9.5 rebounds while Maddox averages 13.6 points and 3.8 rebounds. On defense, the team is allowing 37.7% shooting from the field while their offense is averaging 37% from 3PT. Offensively, they are averaging 46.95% of their field goals, 73.06% of their free throws and 11.91 assists per game. Defensively they are allowing 37.90% of field goals, 70.79% of free throws and 12.00 defensive assists per game. These stats place the team at a #99 KenPom ranking and their schedule's strength of schedule is the last at 362nd.

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La Salle Explorers Analysis

La Salle Explorers have been struggling; they have a power ranking of 144 and sit at #94 for offense, #203 for defense as well as an overall record of 9-4 (6-6 ATS). They average 78.83 points per game on 45.63% field goal shooting and 36.25% from 3-point range, while allowing 71.83 points per game, 43.69% from the field and 32.37% from long range.

Patriots Enjoy Frontcourt Edge in Matchup Against La Salle

Both teams have not faced especially challenging opponents, but the Patriots have the edge in terms of their frontcourt. Hall (6-7, 230) and Amari Kelly (6-9, 220) have complemented each other well, the former averaging 12.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. George Mason has an advantage in rebounding, while La Salle experiences a net deficit of -1.9 in this area. The Patriots have achieved notable victories against Toledo, South Dakota Diego State and Tulane on the road. Ultimately, La Salle is at a disadvantage in this contest.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · George Mason Patriots-150 → -175Moved
  • Moneyline · La Salle Explorers+130 → +150Moved
  • Spread · George Mason Patriots-3 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · La Salle Explorers+3 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over138.5 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under138.5 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

George Mason Patriots
23-10 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
La Salle Explorers
9-23 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-02T22:17:48.323Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-18La Salle Explorers 66 · George Mason Patriots 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

George Mason Patriots defeated La Salle Explorers 77-62

George Mason Patriots defeated La Salle Explorers 77-62 on January 3, 2024, a 15-point decision in the series. George Mason Patriots' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 40-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded George Mason Patriots -3.5 (-110) spread, George Mason Patriots covered, while the 139 combined points finished under the recorded total of 141.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 3284700793Total · Under 139 (-110)Push
  • PurplebloodSpread · La Salle Explorers +3 (-110)Loss
  • KingjamesSpread · La Salle Explorers +3 (-110)Loss
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 139 (-110)Push
  • BillywatersSpread · George Mason Patriots -3 (-110)Win
  • BadmanSpread · George Mason Patriots -3 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsTotal · Over 140.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · La Salle Explorers +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 141 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · La Salle Explorers +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 141 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · George Mason Patriots -3.5 (-110)Win