George Mason takes to the basketball court against Saint Joseph's on Friday, hoping to send the Hawks to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Capitol One Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The George Mason Patriots were listed as 5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
George Mason Patriots vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Joseph's Hawks sit at 15-15 (15-12-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the George Mason Patriots are currently 16-16 (14-15 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Saint Joseph's is 16-12 OU, and George Mason is 19-10 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Saint Joseph's Hawks rated this week at No. 106 and the George Mason Patriots sitting at No. 242.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Saint Joseph's has the nation's No. 139-rated offensive output, at 73.87 PPG. The visiting George Mason Patriots defense ranks No. 207 allowing on average 75.91 PPG. The Hawks FG% has averaged 41.96% so far, less than the Saint Joseph's Patriots marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.59% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Patriots got 21 points from Otis Livingston II as George Mason ran past UMass 80-75 on Thursday at Capitol One Arena.
James Demery scored 18 points leading the Hawks to a 78-70 victory over La Salle at Hagan Arena on Saturday.
- George Mason is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
- George Mason is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of George Mason's last 5 games
- George Mason is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's
- Saint Joseph's is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Saint Joseph's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Saint Joseph's's last 9 games
- Saint Joseph's is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing George Mason
