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Richmond Spiders vs George Mason Patriots Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: EagleBank Arena — Fairfax, VA

Article updated Jan 8, 1:45 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Richmond Spiders (7-8, 2-0 A-10) will be facing off against the George Mason Patriots (10-5, 1-1 A-10) in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday night at Thomas M.

Game outlook

The Richmond Spiders (7-8, 2-0 A-10) will be facing off against the George Mason Patriots (10-5, 1-1 A-10) in a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday night at Thomas M. Ryan Center. The Spiders are coming off a road win over UMass, while the Patriots suffered a close loss to Rhode Island. With the betting odds favoring George Mason at -11.5, the outcome of the game remains uncertain. For further analysis and predictions, you can find more information in the Richmond Spiders vs. George Mason Patriots prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spiders +425 | Patriots -600

Spread: Spiders +11 (-110) | Patriots -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Mason will win straight-up is 86%.

Richmond Spiders

The Richmond Spiders rebounded from a loss to Florida Gulf Coast with wins over George Washington and UMass. They will look to continue their momentum and secure their third consecutive win when they face the Patriots. Richmond averages 71.3 points per game, scoring 72 points in their last game with a shooting percentage of 36.1 from the field and 31.3 from three-point range. DeLonnie Hunt led the team with 16 points and seven assists, followed by Dusan Neskovic with 15 points and Mike Walz with 11 points and nine rebounds. Despite their offensive performance, Richmond struggles defensively, allowing an average of 73 points per game. To secure a win, they will need to maintain the defensive effort they showed in their last game, where they gave up 64 points. The team is currently ranked 279 in offense and 249 in defense, with a 7-8 record for the season. Their offensive statistics include low shooting percentages from the field and three-point range, but strong free-throw shooting. Defensively, they struggle with three-pointers but excel in defensive rebounds. For more guidance in handicapping, consider trying their College Basketball Betting Picks.

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George Mason Patriots Analysis

The George Mason Patriots are coming off a loss that ended a three-game winning streak, and will look to bounce back against the Spiders to secure their fourth win in their last five games. Despite scoring below their average in their last game, the Patriots have been solid offensively this season, averaging 74.1 points per game. Defensively, they have been impressive, allowing just 61.8 points per game. Leading scorers Darius Maddox, Woody Newton, and Brayden O'Connor will need to step up again for their team to secure a victory. The Patriots have a power ranking of 105 and are ranked #198 for offense and #12 for defense. With a record of 10-5 overall, they will look to improve on their offense, particularly in three-point shooting, while maintaining their strong defensive performance.

George Mason Dominates at Home, Favored to Beat Struggling Spiders on the Road

George Mason has demonstrated strong performance at home, winning nine out of their ten games, while the Spiders have struggled on the road, losing four out of five games. With an impressive offensive record, George Mason maintains an advantage in shooting accuracy, making over 50 percent of their shots at home compared to the Spiders' less than 40 percent success rate on the road. Additionally, George Mason excels in rebounding, securing over eight offensive rebounds per game at home, which translates to increased scoring opportunities. By limiting turnovers and maintaining a strong defense, George Mason is well-positioned to outperform the Spiders, who have a weaker defensive record, allowing an average of 75 points per game on the road. Based on these factors, it is advisable to choose George Mason to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Spiders vs Patriots archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Spiders vs Patriots matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Richmond Spiders+475 → +614Moved
  • Moneyline · George Mason Patriots-650 → -900Moved
  • Spread · Richmond Spiders+11.5 (-110) → +11.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · George Mason Patriots-11.5 (-110) → -11.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over132 (-110) → 130.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under132 (-110) → 130.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Richmond Spiders
15-17 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
George Mason Patriots
23-10 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-08T06:45:31.110Z). 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

  • 2024-03-09Richmond Spiders 46 · George Mason Patriots 64
  • 2024-01-13George Mason Patriots 70 · Richmond Spiders 77
Final result

Matchup pick recap

George Mason Patriots defeated Richmond Spiders 64-58

George Mason Patriots defeated Richmond Spiders 64-58 on January 8, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. George Mason Patriots' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Richmond Spiders +11.75 (-110) spread, Richmond Spiders covered, while the 122 combined points finished under the recorded total of 130.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerSpread · George Mason Patriots -11.5 (-110)Loss