A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the George Mason Patriots (8-1) when they clash with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-4) at EagleBank Arena. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. George Mason Patriots Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Patriots beat the New Mexico State Aggies, 68-64, while the Gamecocks lost a winnable game to the Chattanooga Mocs, 63-60.
George Mason played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.237) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.485). New Mexico State recorded marks of 0.095 and 0.460, respectively, for those same stats. Jacksonville State, meanwhile, held Chattanooga to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 27.0). George Mason was lifted by AJ Wilson, who contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds. Jacara Cross led the way for Jacksonville State, contributing 19 points and five rebounds.
The offense of George Mason will square off against the top-notch defense of Jacksonville State. Dating back to last season, the Patriots rank 178th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 67th in defensive efficiency. The Gamecocks figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a tale of two paces as the aggressively-paced Gamecocks rank 57th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Patriots rank 266th.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at George Mason Patriots Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Jacksonville State ranks 50th in steals per game (7.6) while George Mason ranks 213th (5.9).
- The Gamecocks average 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. The Patriots rank 116th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0).
- George Mason ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1) while Jacksonville State ranks 248th (23.8).
- The Gamecocks rank 98th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Patriots rank 213th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Jacksonville State ranks 158th in assists per game (13.5) while George Mason ranks 263rd (11.9).