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George Mason Patriots vs UMass Minutemen Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: William D. Mullins Memorial Center — Amherst, MA

Article updated Feb 3, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this article, two basketball programs are set to face off in a competitive game in the Bay State. George Mason recently lost to Saint Joseph's but managed to cover the

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In this article, two basketball programs are set to face off in a competitive game in the Bay State. George Mason recently lost to Saint Joseph's but managed to cover the point spread as an underdog. On the other hand, UMass defeated Saint Louis on the road and covered the point spread as a favorite. Looking at their past encounters, George Mason holds a 12-5 advantage over UMass. Currently, UMass is favored to win the game with an opening line of -3.5, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Patriots +141 | Minutemen -170

Spread: Patriots +3.5 (-110) | Minutemen -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 63%.

George Mason Patriots

George Mason experienced a loss to Saint Joseph's, snapping their two-game win streak and resulting in their fourth loss in six games. The team currently holds a 15-6 overall record and is tied for fifth place in the Atlantic 10 conference with a 4-4 record. During the game against Saint Joseph's, George Mason had periods of leading and trailing before ultimately falling behind by six points and failing to regain the lead. In terms of statistics, George Mason shot 45.9% from the field and allowed Saint Joseph's to shoot 50.9%. Keyshawn Hall was the leading scorer for the Patriots with 19 points and eight rebounds. Overall, the team ranks 192nd in scoring offense, 107th in rebounding, and 68th in scoring defense. Key offensive contributors include Amari Kelly, Keyshawn Hall, and Darius Maddox. The team shoots 46.5% from the floor, 34.9% from beyond the arc, and 74.7% from the free throw line. With a power ranking of 223, George Mason is ranked 190th in offense, 69th in defense, and holds a record of 14-6 (11-8 ATS) for the season. FEED HIM 🥣 #PatriotPressure pic.twitter.com/752jHcj50f

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UMass Minutemen Analysis

UMass Minutemen recently had a successful game against Saint Louis, in which they came from behind to secure a victory. The team currently holds a 4-4 record in conference play and is tied for sixth place in the Atlantic 10. During the game against Saint Louis, UMass shot 47.5% from the field and controlled the rebounding game. Matt Cross led the team with 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Overall this season, UMass has a strong offensive performance, ranking 34th in the nation for scoring with an average of 81.4 points per game. Their rebounding and assist statistics are also commendable, ranking 29th and 189th respectively. Josh Cohen is a key player, averaging 16.9 points and seven rebounds per game. Matt Cross and Rahsool Diggins also contribute as secondary scorers. UMass has a field goal percentage of 46.3% for the season, along with 6.5 three-pointers made per game. However, they struggle at the free-throw line, making only 69.8% of their attempts. Defensively, UMass allows an average of 72 points per game and ranks poorly in opponent three-point shooting percentage. They have a power ranking of 171 and are currently 13-7 overall.

George Mason's Road Struggles Continue: UMass Poised for Victory

George Mason's recent loss at Saint Joseph's highlights their ongoing struggle on the road this season. Despite a strong start with a 13-2 record in their first 15 games, the Patriots have lost four out of their last six matches. Their performance on the road has been lackluster, with a 3-4 record overall and only a single victory in conference play against La Salle. In contrast, UMass has demonstrated admirable success at home, boasting a 10-7 record. Their two losses were narrow defeats, by three points in overtime to Harvard and by just one point to Saint Joseph's. Given UMass' home advantage and superior performance, it is likely that they will secure a victory in this game to surpass the .500 mark in conference play.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · George Mason Patriots+152 → +175Moved
  • Moneyline · UMass Minutemen-183 → -210Moved
  • Spread · George Mason Patriots+3.5 (-110) → +5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UMass Minutemen-3.5 (-110) → -5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145.5 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145.5 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

George Mason Patriots
11-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UMass Minutemen
10-7 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-03T11:15:50.572Z). 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

  • 2023-02-01UMass Minutemen 59 · George Mason Patriots 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UMass Minutemen defeated George Mason Patriots 66-65

UMass Minutemen defeated George Mason Patriots 66-65 on February 3, 2024, a 1-point decision in the series. UMass Minutemen's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 40-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded George Mason Patriots +5 (-110) spread, George Mason Patriots covered, while the 131 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.

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Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · UMass Minutemen -3.5 (-110)Loss