George Mason Patriots at George Washington Colonials Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The George Washington Colonials (8-22, 4-13 A10) welcome the George Mason Patriots (16-14, 10-7 A10) to Charles E. Smith Center as the regular season wraps up. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

George Mason Patriots vs. George Washington Colonials ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Colonials were beaten by the Fordham Rams, 67-56, while the Patriots got blown out by the VCU Rams, 71-36.

George Mason had a much better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.074) while George Washington had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.6 (above their season average of 22.4). George Washington was lifted by Javier Langarica, who put up eight points and 15 rebounds. Jordan Miller, meanwhile fueled George Mason with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Justin Kier led the Patriots to a 62-55 victory. He registered a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. The Patriots’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Colonials. George Mason had a rate of 11.9, while George Washington posted a mark of 22.5.

George Washington may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Colonials rank 234th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.221, while George Mason ranks 89th in FTA rate allowed (0.206).

George Mason Patriots vs. George Washington Colonials Pick

Pick: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • George Mason ranks 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while George Washington ranks 240th (37.3).
  • The Colonials average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. The Patriots rank 157th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • George Washington ranks 253rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while George Mason ranks 259th (18.9).
  • The Patriots average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 117th in the country. The Colonials rank 166th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • George Mason ranks 213th in assists per game (11.9) while George Washington ranks 240th (11.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
  • The Colonials’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 8.1 for the season.