The George Mason Patriots (13-6, 2-4 A10) will be at Belk Arena to challenge the Davidson Wildcats (9-9, 3-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
George Mason Patriots at Davidson Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 71-59, while the Patriots beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 73-63.
George Mason dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7 (below their season average of 31.7) and a free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.235). For those same stats, Massachusetts recorded marks of 11.1 and 0.204, respectively. The Wildcats, meanwhile, made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent) and held the Billikens to an effective field goal percentage of 0.426 (below their season average of 0.487). Jon Axel Gudmundsson had a good game for Davidson, putting up 20 points and eight rebounds. George Mason, meanwhile, was led by Javon Greene, who put up 32 points and seven rebounds.
The Wildcats won the only contest between these two teams last year, 61-56. Davidson had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 19.5). George Mason, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (22-27; 81.5 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Davidson currently ranks 321st in possessions per game (66.3) and George Mason is 280th (67.6).
George Mason at Davidson Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- George Mason ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.6) while Davidson ranks 266th (32.2).
- The Wildcats rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Patriots rank 73rd (5.9).
- The Patriots rank 22nd in blocks per game (5.1) while the Wildcats rank 165th (2.4).
- Davidson ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while George Mason ranks 177th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Patriots have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, George Mason has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
