The George Mason Patriots hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the point spread at Hagan Arena against the Saint Joseph's Hawks.
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 Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Joseph's Hawks currently sport a 12-14 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 12-11-1 ATS. The George Mason Patriots are 12-15 and 11-13 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Saint Joseph's Hawks produce a 14-10 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the George Mason Patriots have gone 14-10 against the totals betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 106-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks and the No. 242-ranked George Mason Patriots, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Saint Joseph's has the nation's No. 155-rated offensive output, at 73.54 PPG. The visiting George Mason Patriots defense ranks No. 196 allowing on average 75.15 PPG. The Hawks FG% has averaged 41.26% so far, less than the Saint Joseph's Patriots marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.49% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
George Mason suffered a 69-62 loss against La Salle on Saturday, getting 19 points from Justin Kier in a losing effort at Tom Gola Arena.
Shavar Newkirk scored 26 points and helped out with 10 assists for Saint Joseph's on Saturday, leading the Hawks to a 82-75 victory over Duquesne at Hagan Arena.
- George Mason is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- George Mason is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of George Mason's last 11 games
- George Mason is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saint Joseph's's last 5 games
- Saint Joseph's is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Saint Joseph's is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
- Saint Joseph's is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing George Mason
Next Betting Matchups
George Mason home to UMass, Saturday, February 24th
Saint Joseph's at Richmond, Saturday, February 24th
