The George Mason Patriots (17-14, 11-7 A10) will be in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center when they meet the George Washington Colonials (9-23, 5-14 A10). The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
George Washington Colonials vs. George Mason Patriots ATS Odds
The last time the Colonials played, they were victorious over the Massachusetts Minutemen, 68-64. With 19 points and five rebounds, Maceo Jack put together a good game for George Washington. George Washington dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.222) and a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 16.7). For those same stats, Massachusetts recorded marks of 0.156 and 17.8, respectively.
The last time the Patriots played it was against the Colonials. The Patriots won 81-65. The Patriots have now won both games against the Colonials this season. George Mason had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 24.1). George Washington, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.179). Terry Nolan Jr. had a standout performance with 15 points and nine rebounds.
Points at the line could be rare for George Washington in this battle. The Colonials currently rank 211th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.227, while George Mason ranks 94th in FTA rate allowed (0.207).
George Washington vs. George Mason Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- George Mason ranks 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while George Washington ranks 241st (37.3).
- The Colonials average 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 145th in the country. The Patriots rank 166th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- George Mason ranks 276th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while George Washington ranks 277th (19.0).
- The Patriots rank 118th in steals per game (6.4) while the Colonials rank 170th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- George Mason ranks 205th in assists per game (12.2) while George Washington ranks 243rd (11.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Colonials’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 8.0 for the season.
