The George Mason Patriots (13-8, 7-1 A10) look to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the VCU Rams (14-6, 5-2 A10) at Stuart Siegel Center. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
George Mason Patriots vs. VCU Rams ATS Prediction
The last time the Patriots played, they defeated the George Washington Colonials, 62-55. The Patriots forced 18 turnovers, while the Colonials had a free throw rate of 0.123 (below their season average of 0.225). Justin Kier played well for George Mason, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Rams beat the Duquesne Dukes in their last outing, 80-74. The Rams, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.8, had a fantastic mark of 42.9 and had a free throw rate of 0.411 (above their season average of 0.263). With 20 points and 12 rebounds, Marcus Santos-Silva put together a solid outing for VCU.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Patriots won 81-80. George Mason did an excellent job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent). VCU, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 24.3).
The offense of VCU (283rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 99.9) will square off against the stingy defense of George Mason (82nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 97.8). The Patriots should have the advantage on that end of the court.
George Mason at VCU Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
George Mason ranks 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while VCU ranks 230th (37.4).
The Rams rank 136th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Patriots rank 232nd (19.9).
VCU ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while George Mason ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Rams rank 40th in steals per game (7.8) while the Patriots rank 116th (6.4).
George Mason allows the 34th-fewest assists per game (10.8) while VCU ranks 38th (10.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Patriots’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 4.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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