The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (16-15, 12-6 A10) will be in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center when they take on the George Mason Patriots (18-14, 12-7 A10). The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.
George Mason Patriots vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Bonnies (3-point favorites) defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 66-57 in their last outing, while the Patriots (4.5-point underdog) beat the George Washington Colonials 61-57 in their last outing. The St. Bonaventure game went 4.5 points under the projected point total of 127.5, while the George Mason game went 19.5 points under the projected point total of 137.5.
George Mason dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.249) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 28.5). George Washington was 0.100 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Bonnies, on the other hand, knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and held the Billikens to an effective field goal percentage of 0.379 (below their season average of 0.469). Courtney Stockard had a solid performance for St. Bonaventure, finishing with 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, George Mason rallied around Justin Kier, who finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Of the Patriots’ 31 games with betting action, 16 have finished over the total. George Mason comes into the game with records of 18-14 straight up (SU) and 13-18 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Bonnies’ 31 games, 20 have finished under the total. Moreover, St. Bonaventure is 16-15 SU and 15-14-2 ATS.
When considering effective field goal percentage, St. Bonaventure figures to have a considerable edge. The Bonnies defense ranks 58th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.478), while the George Mason offense is ranked 213th in effective field goal percentage (0.504).
George Mason vs. St. Bonaventure Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. Bonaventure averages 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. George Mason ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Patriots rank 275th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while the Bonnies rank 283rd (18.6).
- The Bonnies rank 46th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Patriots rank 100th (12.4).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 130th in steals per game (6.2) while George Mason ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bonnies are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Patriots are 2-3.
- In their last five games, St. Bonaventure has 4 unders and 1 push, while George Mason has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.8 points per game (8.1 below their season average).
- The Patriots have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, George Mason has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
