Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for George Mason when they take on the Bucknell Bison on Tuesday in college hoops betting action.

The Patriots will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 1-0 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bison are 1-0 ATS. George Mason is 1-0 against the total, while Bucknell is 1-0 versus the number.



View George Mason vs Bucknell Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bison - Patriots odds would favor the Bison if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Bucknell is rated No. 53 in the current Odds Shark poll, while George Mason is at No. 77. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 69-68 win for the Bison.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Bucknell's No. 161-ranked offense, averaging 70 PPG, against a Patriots defense that ranks No. 124 at 59 PPG. The Bison field goal percentage has averaged 42.1% so far, less than the Patriots marksmen have achieved on the year, 54.5% per game.

Defensively, George Mason features the nation's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 0 points per game. Bucknell, meanwhile, comes in at No. 201 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for George Mason, they were a 63-59 Sportsbook as they battled Virginia at home. They covered in the match as a 1-point underdog. George Mason got 15 points from Sherrod Wright en route to a 63-59 victory over Virginia on Friday at Patriot Center.

Last time out for Bucknell, they were a 70-65 Sportsbook as they battled Purdue on the road. They covered in the match as a 5.5-point underdog. Bucknell got 18 points from Cameron Ayers en route to a 70-65 victory over Purdue on Friday at Mackey Arena.


George Mason Patriots Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
After playing Virginia are 2-1
After a win are 7-3

Next up:
George Mason home to Mercer, Friday, November 16
Bucknell at Niagara, Friday, November 16