The George Mason Patriots (4-6) go head-to-head against the James Madison Dukes (7-4) at EagleBank Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 7, 2018.
James Madison Dukes vs. George Mason Patriots Betting Prediction
The Dukes will be hoping for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Eastern Mennonite Royals in their last game, 86-58. The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 25.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 34.2). James Madison received a boost from Darius Banks, who was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
In the Patriots’ last outing, they lost a tight one to the Penn Quakers, 72-71. Penn made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent), while George Mason was 2-8 (25.0 percent). With 12 points and eight rebounds, George Mason’s Justin Kier put together a good performance.
After the Patriots won the lone contest against the Dukes last season, 76-72, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. George Mason did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (15-17; 88.2 percent). James Madison, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 20.9).
Banks has averaged 0 points over the last five games for James Madison.
The physical George Mason offense might be living from the charity stripe in this contest. The Patriots rank 90th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.263, while James Madison ranks 299th in FTA rate allowed (0.222).
James Madison at George Mason Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
George Mason ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while James Madison ranks 227th (14.3).
The Dukes average 8.5 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. The Patriots rank 227th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
James Madison ranks 151st in rebounds per game (36.9) while George Mason ranks 317th (31.7).
The Patriots rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while the Dukes rank 150th (19.9).
George Mason averages 3.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 95th in the NCAA. James Madison ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 2.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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