George Mason Patriots vs. TCU Horned Frogs ATS Prediction 12/30/19

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It will be a showdown between two stifling defenses when the TCU Horned Frogs (8-3) go head-to-head with the George Mason Patriots (11-1) at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.

George Mason Patriots at TCU Horned Frogs Betting Odds

In their last game, the Horned Frogs lost to the Xavier Musketeers, 67-59, while the Patriots were victorious over the UMBC Retrievers, 69-53.

George Mason dominated every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.241) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (below their season average of 34.7). UMBC put up marks of 0.085 and 25.6, respectively, for those same stats. TCU, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.241 (above their season average of 0.129). Desmond Bane had a good outing for TCU, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds. George Mason, meanwhile, was led by AJ Wilson, who had nine points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.

Points at the line might be scarce for TCU in this matchup. The Horned Frogs rank 346th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.139, while George Mason ranks 26th in FTA rate allowed (0.152).

George Mason at TCU Betting Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • TCU ranks 17th in assists per game (17.0) while George Mason ranks 197th (11.0).
  • The Patriots average 41.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the country. The Horned Frogs rank 105th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0).
  • George Mason averages 5.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 16th in the nation. TCU ranks 68th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 36th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Patriots rank 205th (19.8).
  • TCU ranks 15th in steals per game (9.6) while George Mason ranks 172nd (5.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
  • The Horned Frogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 11.1 for the season.