It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the George Washington Colonials (8-10, 1-4 A10) welcome the George Mason Patriots (9-9, 3-2 A10) to Charles E. Smith Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
George Washington opened as a 4.5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 134 points.
George Mason Patriots at George Washington Colonials ATS Prediction
The Patriots come in on a high note after defeating the Saint Louis Billikens in their last matchup, 86-81. The Patriots had a better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.161) and had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 17.4). Jaire Grayer fueled George Mason with 25 points and seven rebounds.
In the Colonials’ last matchup, they fell to the Richmond Spiders, 78-68. One of Richmond’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Colonials were 9-11 (81.8 percent). Patrick Steeves had a solid performance for George Washington, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
George Washington could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Colonials rank 312th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.193, while George Mason ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.190).
George Mason holds records of 9-9 straight up (SU) and 6-8 against the spread (ATS). Patriots games have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, George Washington is 8-10 SU and 5-9 ATS. Colonials games have a tendency to go under the O/U total (57.1 percent).
Otis Livingston II has averaged 21.2 points and 4.2 assists over the last five games for George Mason.
After the Colonials won both matchups against the Patriots last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, George Washington won 83-74. George Washington did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-17; 88.2 percent). George Mason, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (17.9 vs. 9.1).
George Mason Patriots vs. George Washington Colonials Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
George Mason is 4-3 ATS on the road with 4 overs and 3 unders.
George Washington is 3-3 ATS at home with 3 overs and 3 unders.
George Washington ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while George Mason ranks 202nd (24.2).
The Colonials rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Patriots rank 128th (4.1).
George Washington ranks 204th in assists per game (12.3) while George Mason ranks 230th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, George Mason is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
George Washington is 1-4 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Patriots’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 59.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
