Bulls open as college hoops underdog vs Patriots

South Florida BullsGeorge Mason Patriots
4-2December 04, 2013, 07:00 | Patriot Center5-2


George Mason will look to improve on its 5-2 record on Wednesday when they host South Florida in NCAA basketball odds action at Patriot Center.

This season, the Patriots are 5-2 overall and 2-2 ATS, while the Bulls are 4-2 and 1-3 ATS. As for the totals, George Mason boasts a 2-1 on the OU, and South Florida is 1-2.

View South Florida Bulls vs George Mason Patriots Odds and Stats.

The Bulls were listed as 4-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Patriots at No. 114 and the Bulls at No. 182 heading into this contest.



South Florida was a 65-60 loser in its last match at home against Detroit. They failed to cover the 9.5-point spread as favorites. Martino Brock scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Bulls to a win (they lost 65-60 to Detroit at Sun Dome on Saturday).

Last time out for George Mason, they were a 61-54 Sportsbook as they battled Rhode Island at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 7.5-point favorite. George Mason earned a 61-54 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday, getting 16 points from Sherrod Wright at Patriot Center.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits George Mason's No. 234-ranked offense, averaging 66.43 PPG, against a Bulls defense that ranks No. 95 at 68.17 PPG. The Patriots field goal percentage has averaged 44.73% so far, less than the Bulls marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.86% per game.

A few Bulls at Patriots trends to consider:
South Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
South Florida is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
South Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
South Florida is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
George Mason is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
George Mason is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home


Next up:
South Florida home to Alabama, Saturday, December 7th
George Mason at Oklahoma, Sunday, December 8th
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