The Patriots will be trying to slam the Hofstra Pride on Wednesday when the teams tip off at Patriot Center in college betting action.

George Mason battles the Pride, currently sitting with a 8-17 mark (7-12-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 9-14 for the Patriots and 9-11 for the Pride.



View Hofstra vs George Mason Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Patriots installed as 11-point favorites in this particular matchup

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Patriots - Pride odds would favor the Patriots if the lines were set according to our power ranks. George Mason is rated No. 78 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Hofstra is at No. 204. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 73-65 win for the Patriots.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features George Mason's No. 134-ranked scoring average of 70.2 PPG, against a Pride defense rated No. 134 and allowing 65.5 PPG. The Patriots FG% has averaged 45.4% to date this season, more than the Pride shooters have managed so far (40.8% per game).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Hofstra owns the country's No. 171-rated mark, allowing 70.3 points per game on the highway. George Mason, on the other hand, rates No. 140 in scoring at home.

Hofstra lost its last outing, a 59-43 result against Georgia State on February 4. They failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point underdog. The Pride endured a 59-43 loss at the hands of the Panthers on Saturday, despite a 14-point effort from Nathaniel Lester at Hofstra Arena.

Last time out for George Mason, they were a 54-50 Sportsbook as they battled Old Dominion at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 5-point favorite. Ryan Pearson scored 17 points leading the Patriots to a 54-50 victory over Old Dominion at Patriot Center on Saturday.


Hofstra Pride Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Drexel are 2-8
After playing Georgia State are 6-3
After a loss are 3-7

George Mason Patriots Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing UNC Wilmington are 6-4
After playing Old Dominion are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few Pride at Patriots trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hofstra's last 6 games when playing on the road against George Mason
Hofstra is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against George Mason
Hofstra is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
George Mason is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
George Mason is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
George Mason is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Hofstra
The total has gone OVER in 6 of George Mason's last 7 games when playing Hofstra


Next up:
Hofstra at Drexel, Saturday, February 11
George Mason at UNC Wilmington, Saturday, February 11