The George Mason Patriots (13-8, 2-6 A10) will be at the Reilly Center to clash with the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (13-8, 5-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
George Mason Patriots at St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bonnies beat the Fordham Rams, 62-55, while the Patriots fell to the Rhode Island Rams, 78-64.
The Bonnies had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 31.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.192). George Mason, meanwhile, held Rhode Island to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 31.3). Dominick Welch had a good performance for St. Bonaventure with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, George Mason rallied around AJ Wilson, who contributed 23 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Osun Osunniyi led the Bonnies to a 61-49 victory. He produced eight points, 18 rebounds and five blocks. St. Bonaventure won the rebounding battle. The Bonnies had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. four), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 20) and total rebounds (44 vs. 24).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. St. Bonaventure currently ranks 323rd in possessions per game (66.0) and George Mason is 284th (67.3).
George Mason Patriots at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. Bonaventure ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while George Mason ranks 151st (4.0).
- The Bonnies rank 149th in assists per game (13.0) while the Patriots rank 242nd (11.0).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.6) while George Mason ranks 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (9.9 above their season average).
- The Patriots have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. For the season, George Mason has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
