Rhode Island Rams Face the George Mason Patriots: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

EagleBank Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host George Mason Patriots and the visiting Rhode Island Rams in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The George Mason Patriots were listed as 3-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Rhode Island Rams vs George Mason Patriots Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The George Mason Patriots bring a 18-8 record (13-8-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 16-9 Rams, who are 12-12 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed George Mason go 15-7 so far and the Rhode Island Rams go 12-12.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the George Mason Patriots rated this week at No. 89 and the Rhode Island Rams sitting at No. 116.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features George Mason's No. 101-ranked scoring average of 76.08 PPG, against a Rhode Island Rams defense rated No. 39 and allowing 65.88 PPG. The George Mason Patriots FG% has averaged 45.63% to date this season, more than the Rhode Island Rams shooters have managed so far (45.09% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Hassan Martin scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Rams to a win (they lost 53-43 to Fordham at Thomas M. Ryan Center on Wednesday).

The battle between the Patriots and Spiders didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Richmond was handed a 93-70 defeat on Tuesday at EagleBank Arena.

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