Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the James Madison Dukes try to run the George Mason Patriots off the court at JMU Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the George Mason Patriots in this one, their betting line was listed as -2.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
George Mason Patriots vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 2-5 and 1-4 ATS James Madison Dukes will face the 3-3 George Mason Patriots, who own a 2-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the James Madison Dukes are 3-2 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the George Mason Patriots are 2-2.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the James Madison Dukes rated this week at No. 160 and the George Mason Patriots sitting at No. 223.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting George Mason Patriots rank No. 180 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.5 per game. That compares with James Madison’s No. 101 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where James Madison is college basketball's No. 149-ranked team at 7.43 per game, while the George Mason Patriots rate No. 156 with 7.33 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ian Boyd scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Patriots to a win (they lost 79-73 to Fresno State at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on Wednesday).
Joey McLean scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Dukes to a win (they lost 69-68 to Radford at Dedmon Center on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
George Mason at Auburn, Sunday, December 3rd
James Madison at Charlotte, Saturday, December 2nd