It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Richmond Spiders (8-14, 2-7 A10) welcome the George Mason Patriots (13-9, 7-2 A10) to the Robins Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
George Mason Patriots vs. Richmond Spiders Free Prediction
The Patriots are hoping for a better outcome after their 79-63 loss to the VCU Rams in their last contest. VCU’s 0.291 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over George Mason, who had a mark of 0.190. The Rams’ mark was above their season average of 0.270, while the Patriots’ was below their season average of 0.258. Jordan Miller put together a solid outing for George Mason, recording 14 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Spiders’ last game, they fell to the La Salle Explorers, 66-58. La Salle out-rebounded Richmond. The Explorers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 24) and total rebounds (41 vs. 30). With 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Jacob Gilyard was the game’s high scorer.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Spiders won the last contest 93-79. Richmond made 10 of their 18 three pointers (55.6 percent), while George Mason was 3-14 (21.4 percent).
There’s a decent chance that George Mason struggles to create turnovers. Richmond ranks 16th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while George Mason forces the 195th-most turnovers (19.0 percent).
George Mason at Richmond Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
George Mason ranks 194th in rebounds per game (34.7) while Richmond ranks 289th (29.5).
The Spiders rank 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Patriots rank 233rd (19.9).
George Mason ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Richmond ranks 96th (12.5).
The Spiders average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. The Patriots rank 91st in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Richmond averages 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 127th in the country. George Mason ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Patriots’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
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