The George Mason Patriots (10-1) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (6-7) to EagleBank Arena. The Patriots look to continue their five-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
UMBC Retrievers at George Mason Patriots ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Patriots were victorious over the American University Eagles, 68-53, while the Retrievers were blown out by the Georgetown Hoyas, 81-55.
George Mason played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.232) and a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.2). For those same stats, American University was 0.113 and 22.1, respectively. UMBC, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.117 vs. 0.116). George Mason rallied around Xavier Johnson, who had 12 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, L.J. Owens played well for UMBC, recording 16 points.
UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UMBC averages 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. George Mason ranks 158th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- The Patriots rank 129th in steals per game (5.2) while the Retrievers rank 138th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- George Mason ranks 113th in rebounds per game (40.9) while UMBC ranks 114th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
- The Retrievers rank 78th in assists per game (14.3) while the Patriots rank 100th in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- George Mason ranks 77th in blocks per game (5.5) while UMBC ranks 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Retrievers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (9.2 above their season average).
- The Patriots’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 6.9 for the season.
