George Mason Patriots vs Stony Brook Seawolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stony Brook vs George Mason NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fairfax.

Stony Brook vs George Mason Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seawolves and Patriots. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Patriots at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have George Mason as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.

Stony Brook vs. George Mason Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stony Brook Seawolves at George Mason Patriots
Where: Fairfax at EagleBank Arena
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds GMSN -14.5, STBR +691 | GMSN -1133 O/U 142.5

Seawolves Preview: Will the Seawolves Make it Happen on the Road?

Stony Brook Seawolves Recent Game/Games

Stony Brook pulled off a 73-72 road win over Central Michigan on Thursday, November 7th. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Seawolves not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After trailing 36-30 at halftime, Stony Brook turned things around by scoring 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The combined points for the game reached 145, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.

Seawolves Offense Breakdown

Stony Brook put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 38.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 18 attempts, and struggled at the free-throw line, making just 56% of their 25 attempts.

Collin O'Connor led the way with 16 points, shooting 7 of 10, while Jakobi Heady and CJ Luster II each added 15 points. Anthony Pritchard contributed 12 points and 6 assists, and the Seawolves grabbed 11 offensive rebounds as a team.

Seawolves Team Defense

Stony Brook's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 62% on two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 35 tries.

From beyond the arc, Stony Brook held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they hit 7 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 9 shots.

Patriots Preview: Can George Mason Pull Off a Home Win?

George Mason’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 82-63 to Marquette on Friday. The Patriots were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 149.5.

Despite leading 37-36 at halftime, George Mason struggled in the second half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 46. The Patriots will need to address their second-half performance as they move forward this season.

Patriots Offense Breakdown

George Mason's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 41.2% mark on two-pointers and 33.3% from beyond the arc.

They hit 11 of 15 free throws (73.3%) and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 13 assists. David Joplin led the way with 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 of 11 threes, while Kam Jones added 24 points and 8 assists, shooting 50% from deep.

Patriots Team Defense

Despite giving up 82 points, George Mason's defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, as they went 26/67 overall. Inside the arc, the Patriots allowed 46% shooting, with the other team hitting 15 of their 32 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, George Mason's defense gave up 11 threes on 35 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 19, shooting 73%. The Patriots allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Seawolves vs Patriots Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Stony Brook has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 71 points per game.
Across their five previous home games, George Mason has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 61 points per game.
The Seawolves have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
As the betting favorite, the Patriots have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.