Robins Center will host George Mason Patriots vs Richmond Spiders action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the George Mason Patriots in this one, their betting line was listed as 8-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
George Mason Patriots vs Richmond Spiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Mason Patriots will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 6-13 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Richmond Spiders are 9-11 ATS. George Mason Patriots are 12-7 on betting the total; Richmond Spiders are 13-7.
This game puts the Richmond Spiders, most recently No. 131 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the George Mason Patriots, who rate No. 290 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Richmond's No. 224-ranked scoring average of 68.38 PPG, against a George Mason Patriots defense rated No. 220 and allowing 76.64 PPG. The Richmond Spiders FG% has averaged 45.03% to date this season, more than the George Mason Patriots shooters have managed so far (43.51% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Patriots wasted a 30-point performance from Otis Livingston II in losing to St. Bonaventure 85-69 on Wednesday at EagleBank Arena.
The Spiders got 24 points from Grant Golden as Richmond ran past Davidson 66-63 on Sunday at Belk Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
George Mason at Fordham, Wednesday, February 7th
Richmond at VCU, Wednesday, February 7th