The George Mason Patriots (2-3) go head-to-head with the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
George Mason Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Prediction
The Patriots come in on a high note after topping the North Carolina Central Eagles in their last game, 78-63. The Patriots had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 19.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.373 (above their season average of 0.269). With 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting, Jarred Reuter was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Bearcats’ last game, they dismantled the Western Michigan Broncos, 78-52. The Bearcats held the Broncos to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 40.1). The Broncos also had a turnover percentage of 22.5 (above their season average of 18.6). Jarron Cumberland was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 11-for-19 shooting from the field.
The prolific offense of Cincinnati will go head-to-head against the porous defense of George Mason. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bearcats rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while the Patriots are 269th in defensive efficiency. The Bearcats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
George Mason vs. Cincinnati Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cincinnati ranks 38th in assists per game (15.9) while George Mason ranks 283rd (11.6).
The Bearcats average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. The Patriots rank 248th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Cincinnati ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while George Mason ranks 196th (6.6).
The Bearcats rank 19th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Patriots rank 174th (35.1).
George Mason ranks 218th in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Cincinnati ranks 241st (20.4).
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