Saint Joseph's Hawks (19-12) vs. George Mason Patriots (20-11)
March 13, 2024 11:30 am EDT
The Line: George Mason Patriots -1.5; Over/Under: +136.5
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In this article we will formulate a Saint Joseph’s vs George Mason betting prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 13th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Saint Joseph’s recent form and recent player performance
- The George Mason recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Joseph’s
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving George Mason
- Recent betting trends in games played between St. Joe’s and George Mason
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between St. Joe’s and George Mason
St. Joseph’s Preview
The St. Joseph’s Hawks are 19-12 (9-9) this year after they defeated Davidson by a score of 89-71 in their last game. St. Joe’s trailed 43-38 at halftime, but out scored Davidson 51-28 in the second half for the win. The Hawks shot 47.5% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. St. Joe’s lost to Richmond by a score of 73-66 in the game prior to Davidson, but did beat Fordham before that. The Hawks are scoring 76.7 points per game with 35.8 rebounds per game and 14.6 assists per game, while giving up 71.3 points against per game this year. Erik Reynolds II is averaging 16.8 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. St. Joseph’s is shooting 44.7% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
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George Mason Preview
The George Mason Patriots are 20-11 (9-9) this season after they defeated Richmond by a score of 64-46 in their last game. George Mason led 29-24 at the half and they held Richmond to just 22 second half points in the win. The Patriots shot 52% from the field and were +4 in rebounding margin in the game. George Mason defeated Rhode Island by a score of 69-51 in the game prior to Richmond, but did lose the three games before that. The Patriots are scoring 71.5 points per game with 36.2 rebounds per game and 11.5 assists per game, while giving up 66 points against per game this season. Darius Maddox is averaging 14.2 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game, and 1.9 assists per game. George Mason is shooting 46.2% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year.
Saint Joseph’s vs George Mason Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 9-9 conference records and they were tied for seventh in the A-10 standings. Saint Joe’s is scoring over 76 points per game this season, but they are also allowing over 71 points against per game on defense. George Mason is the better defensive team and they also have a higher field goal percentage. St. Joseph’s did win the first meeting with George Mason by a score of 75-73, but I think we are going to see a lower scoring game here. Take the under.
