George Mason Patriots will go to the free throw line vs UMass Minutemen on Saturday, hoping to boost its 13-7 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the George Mason Patriots before tip-off in this one found them as 5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
George Mason Patriots vs UMass Minutemen Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Mason Patriots will look to cover the spread vs the UMass Minutemen on Saturday, as the Patriots are 9-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Minutemen are 9-8-1 ATS. George Mason is 10-6 against the total, while UMass is 8-10 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 177 (UMass) and the No. 118 (George Mason) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and George Mason is ranked No. 13 in NCAA basketball at 40.8 per game. Contrast that with UMass's No. 145 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UMass is the No. 147-ranked team in the country at 7.24 per game, while George Mason rates No. 248 at 5.3 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
George Mason suffered a 87-68 loss against George Washington on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Otis Livingston II in a losing effort at Patriot Center.
UMass got 17 points from Dejon Jarreau but lost anyway, 74-70, to Saint Louis on Wednesday at SLU University Center.
Next Betting Matchups
George Mason at Saint Louis, Wednesday, February 1st
UMass at La Salle, Wednesday, February 1st