The George Mason Patriots (13-10, 2-8 A10) will be at the Stuart Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams (17-6, 7-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
George Mason Patriots vs. VCU Rams Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Rams defeated the Davidson Wildcats, 73-62, while the Patriots lost a close one to the Massachusetts Minutemen, 69-67.
The Rams forced 21 turnovers and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.446 (below their season average of 0.533). George Mason, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (20-27; 74.1 percent). De’Riante Jenkins had a good outing for VCU, contributing 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Javon Greene played a pivotal role for George Mason with 19 points.
In their first matchup this season, Marcus Santos-Silva led the Rams to a 72-59 victory. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds. The Rams’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Patriots. VCU had a rate of 32.1, while George Mason posted a mark of 16.2.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, VCU figures to have a considerable advantage. The Rams defense ranks 59th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while the George Mason offense is ranked 306th in effective field goal percentage (0.471). Additionally, the Patriots are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent). The Rams, meanwhile, rank 279th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.8 percent.
George Mason vs. VCU Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- VCU ranks 114th in assists per game (13.7) while George Mason ranks 239th (11.1).
- The Rams rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Patriots rank 156th (22.1).
- VCU ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.6) while George Mason ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Rams rank eighth in steals per game (9.6) while the Patriots rank 122nd (6.5).
- George Mason ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.3) while VCU ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 9.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
