The George Mason Patriots and Penn Quakers start their seasons at EagleBank Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
George Mason is a 5-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 148 points.
Penn Quakers at George Mason Patriots Betting Prediction
Penn went 24-8 in the regular season last season, which earned them a 16 seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the Kansas Jayhawks. Meanwhile, George Mason did not make the tournament following a 16-17 regular season.
The Quakers had an excellent 24-8 straight up (SU) record last season, but were just 10-13-1 against the spread (ATS). Of Penn’s 24 games that accepted bets last season, 14 finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, the Patriots owned records of 16-17 SU and 16-13-1 ATS last season. Vegas had a tendency to set the total a bit low when George Mason is involved last year, as 63.3 percent of their games ended over the O/U total.
The ineffective offense of George Mason will square off against the top-notch defense of Penn. In the 2017-18 season, the Patriots ranked 256th in offensive efficiency, while the Quakers were 17th in defensive efficiency. The Quakers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Quakers ranked 52nd in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Patriots ranked 313th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.2 percent).
Penn vs. George Mason Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn ranks 57th in assists per game (15.4) while George Mason ranks 278th (11.5).
The Quakers rank 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Patriots rank 251st (23.9).
George Mason averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. Penn ranks 220th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
The Quakers rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Patriots rank 166th (6.4).
Penn blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 197th in the country. George Mason ranks 223rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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