The George Mason Patriots (4-5) square off with the Vermont Catamounts (5-3) at EagleBank Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Vermont Catamounts vs. George Mason Patriots Betting Prediction
The Catamounts come in on a high note after defeating the Towson Tigers in their last contest, 70-64. Vermont held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.491). Towson, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 17.8). Vermont received a boost from Ernie Duncan, who was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
In the Patriots’ last game, they won a close one over the William & Mary Tribe, 87-84. George Mason’s 28.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over William & Mary, who had a mark of 22.6. The Patriots’ mark was above their season average of 27.7, while the Tribe’s was below the 29.5 mark opponents have averaged against George Mason this season. Otis Livingston II led George Mason in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
It could be a tough game for George Mason on the offensive glass. Dating back to last season, the Patriots rank 227th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), while Vermont ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.0 percent). Additionally, the 23rd-ranked offense of the Catamounts (offensive efficiency of 115.1) will battle against the 277th-ranked defense of the Patriots (defensive efficiency of 107.4).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vermont ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while George Mason ranks 161st (34.9).
The Catamounts rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Patriots rank 195th (6.5).
Vermont ranks 161st in assists per game (13.4) while George Mason ranks 273rd (11.8).
The Patriots rank 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Catamounts rank 248th (19.7).
Vermont ranks 200th in blocks per game (2.8) while George Mason ranks 220th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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