Duquesne Dukes vs. George Mason Patriots ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Duquesne Dukes (17-9, 8-5 A10) will be at EagleBank Arena to take on the George Mason Patriots (15-11, 9-4 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Duquesne Dukes at George Mason Patriots ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Patriots were blown out by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 79-56, while the Dukes defeated the George Washington Colonials, 85-69.

Duquesne dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 18.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 31.7). George Washington was 22.9 and 27.6, respectively, for those same stats. George Mason, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.154 vs. 0.109). George Mason’s Justin Kier had a solid performance, contributing 21 points and six rebounds. Duquesne, meanwhile, was lifted by Eric Williams Jr., who put up 22 points and eight rebounds.

The Dukes won the only game between these two teams last year, 95-89. Duquesne was lights out from beyond the arc (16-37; 43.2 percent). George Mason, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 16.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It could be a sloppy game for the George Mason offense. George Mason ranks 174th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Duquesne forces the 36th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.2 percent).

Duquesne at George Mason Odds Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – Duquesne, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while George Mason ranks 253rd (19.0).
  • The Dukes rank 25th in steals per game (8.0) while the Patriots rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • The Patriots rank 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Dukes rank 256th (37.6).
  • Duquesne ranks 17th in blocks per game (4.9) while George Mason ranks 133rd (3.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Patriots have been outscored by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. On the season, George Mason has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Dukes have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (5.4 below their season average).