The George Mason Patriots (2-5) will be at home in EagleBank Arena when they go head-to-head against the Morgan State Bears (2-3). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Morgan State Bears vs. George Mason Patriots Betting Odds
In their last game, the Patriots were beaten by the Baylor Bears, 72-61, while the Bears defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 78-68.
The Bears forced 26 turnovers and held the Mountaineers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.406 (below their season average of 0.472). George Mason, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (23-31; 74.2 percent). George Mason rallied around Otis Livingston II, who finished with 26 points. Victor Curry, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Morgan State with 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Patriots won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 86-79. George Mason made good use of their 28 trips to the charity stripe, making 24 of them (85.7 percent). Morgan State, on the other hand, was just 15-24 (62.5 percent).
It could be a sloppy game for the George Mason offense. Since the 2017-18 season, George Mason ranks 194th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Morgan State has forced the 48th-most turnovers in the nation (21.2 percent).
Morgan State Bears vs. George Mason Patriots Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Morgan State averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. George Mason ranks 200th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Patriots rank 156th in assists allowed per game (13.2) while the Bears rank 242nd (14.4).
- Morgan State blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 206th in the NCAA. George Mason ranks 240th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Patriots rank 148th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Bears rank 276th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- George Mason ranks 216th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Morgan State ranks 328th (15.8).
