NCAA hoops odds preview - Old Dominion vs. George Mason

Old Dominion MonarchsGeorge Mason Patriots
Feb 4, 5:00 PM | Patriot Center

Old Dominion Monarchs vs George Mason Patriots Odds

15-9TEAM RECORD18-6



The visiting Monarchs hope to send their backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the spread at Patriot Center against the George Mason Patriots.

George Mason will face the 15-9 Monarchs, who own a 10-9-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Patriots are 9-13 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Monarchs are 11-8 favoring the OVER.



View Old Dominion vs George Mason Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Patriots are listed as 5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Patriots, most recently No. 83 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Monarchs, who rate No. 57 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 72-69 victory for the Patriots.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Monarchs is ranked No. 18 in NCAA hoops at 39.4 per game. Contrast that with George Mason’s No. 73 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, George Mason is the No. 308-ranked team in the country at 4.7 per game, while Old Dominion rates No. 248 at 5.3 per game.

Defensively, Old Dominion features the nation's No. 21-rated defense on the road, allowing 61.3 points per game. George Mason, meanwhile, comes in at No. 123 nationally in scoring at home.

Old Dominion won its last outing, an 80-71 result against James Madison on February 2. They failed to cover in that game as a 10-point favorite. The Monarchs grabbed an 80-71 win over the Dukes on Thursday, behind a 19-point effort from Kent Bazemore at Ted Constant Center.

George Mason lost its last outing, a 65-60 result against Delaware on February 1. They failed to cover in that game as a 5.5-point favorite. George Mason got 25 points from Ryan Pearson on the way to a 65-60 loss against Delaware on Wednesday at Bob Carpenter Center.


Old Dominion Monarchs Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing William & Mary are 5-5
After playing James Madison are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

George Mason Patriots Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Hofstra are 8-2
After playing Delaware are 5-5
After a loss are 9-1


A few Monarchs at Patriots trends to consider:
Old Dominion is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Old Dominion's last 7 games when playing on the road against George Mason
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games on the road
Old Dominion is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against George Mason
George Mason is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
George Mason is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
George Mason is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Old Dominion
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of George Mason's last 7 games when playing at home against Old Dominion


Next up:
Old Dominion at William & Mary, Wednesday, February 8
George Mason home to Hofstra, Wednesday, February 8

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