Georgia vs George Mason 12/18/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The George Mason Patriots and Georgia Bulldogs face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Stegeman Coliseum.

The George Mason Patriots come into this game with a 5-5 record and they have gone 6-4 against the spread. In the last game against Navy, the offense was solid scoring 71 points and that led to the six-point victory. George Mason is averaging 72.6 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. Forward Josh Oduro has been the top player for George Mason averaging 18.1 points while shooting 60.9 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from behind the three point line. Four different players are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Georgia Bulldogs who sit with a 4-5 record overall and they have gone 3-5-1 against the spread. In the last game against Jacksonville, the defense was strong giving up only 58 points and that was enough to come away with the victory. Georgia is averaging 68.1 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. Braelyn Bridges has been the top player for Georgia averaging 12.7 points while shooting 65.2 percent from the field. There are four different players who are averaging at least 10.4 points per game. 

Georgia is 1-4 against the spread in their last five home games against a team with a losing road record. The under is 4-0 in George Mason’s last four games following an against-the-spread win. The over is 4-1 in the Bulldogs last five games played on Saturday. The over is 4-1 in the Patriots last four games. 

Georgia’s defense hasn’t been strong this season, and they are going to allow George Mason to score plenty in this game. George Mason hasn’t been great this year, but neither has Georgia, and the lack of defense for Georgia in this game is going to be an issue. Back George Mason to win this game outright.