A.J. Palumbo Center will host George Mason Patriots vs Duquesne Dukes action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Duquesne Dukes as -5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
George Mason Patriots vs Duquesne Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Mason Patriots will look to cover the spread vs the Duquesne Dukes on Saturday, as the Patriots are 6-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Dukes are 9-5 ATS. George Mason is 9-7 against the total, while Duquesne is 4-10 versus the total betting line.
The Dukes - Patriots odds would favor the Dukes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Duquesne is rated No. 80 in the current Odds Shark poll, while George Mason is at No. 265.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Duquesne's No. 174-ranked scoring average of 72.84 PPG, against a George Mason Patriots defense rated No. 198 and allowing 74.84 PPG. The Duquesne Dukes FG% has averaged 41.82% to date this season, less than the George Mason Patriots shooters have managed so far (43.84% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
George Mason suffered a 80-68 loss against George Washington on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Goanar Mar in a losing effort at Charles E. Smith Center.
Rene Castro scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Dukes to a win (they lost 76-63 to Saint Louis at Chaifetz Arena on Wednesday).
Next Betting Matchups
George Mason home to VCU, Saturday, January 27th
Duquesne at Richmond, Wednesday, January 24th