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North Carolina Central Eagles at George Mason Patriots Odds Preview 11/20/18

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The George Mason Patriots (1-3) clash against the North Carolina Central Eagles (1-3) at EagleBank Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

North Carolina Central Eagles vs. George Mason Patriots ATS Prediction

The last time the Eagles played, they blew out the Warren Wilson Owls, 123-57. The Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.257 vs. 0.048) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.3 vs. 20.8). With 23 points on 11-for-14 shooting, Raasean Davis was the top scorer from either team.

The Patriots defeated the Southern University Jaguars in their last game, 69-65. George Mason was successful at getting and making free throws. The Patriots made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Jaguars were just 6-9 (66.7 percent). With 12 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, AJ Wilson put together a solid outing for George Mason.

The Patriots won the sole game against the Eagles last season, 77-65. George Mason had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.421). North Carolina Central, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 21.0).

North Carolina Central figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Eagles rank 83rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.486), while George Mason is 265th in effective field goal percentage (0.493) since the 2017-18 season.

North Carolina Central vs. George Mason Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – George Mason, O/U – Under

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Notes

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

North Carolina Central ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.7) while George Mason ranks 280th (11.5).

The Eagles rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while the Patriots rank 250th (4.3).

North Carolina Central ranks 51st in rebounds per game (38.2) while George Mason ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).

The Patriots rank 166th in steals per game (6.0) while the Eagles rank 235th (5.3).

George Mason ranks 213th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while North Carolina Central ranks 280th (18.7).

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