Davidson Wildcats vs George Mason Patriots Matchup

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

George Mason vs Davidson Prediction

Betting on today's Patriots and Wildcats game? Catch the action at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. George Mason come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 134.5 points.

George Mason vs. Davidson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: George Mason Patriots at Davidson Wildcats
Where: Davidson at John M. Belk Arena
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds GMSN -1.5, GMSN -118 | DAVID -102 O/U 134.5

Patriots Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Patriots?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason improved to 15-5 on the season with a 58-53 win over Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. The Patriots were favored by seven points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 111 fell well short of the 131.5-point over/under line.

George Mason led 24-17 at halftime but allowed 32 points in the second half while scoring 25. Despite the closer-than-expected finish, the Patriots managed to hold on for the win.

Patriots Offense Breakdown

George Mason struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 58 points on 34.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.5%, with a dismal 15% from beyond the arc, connecting on just 3 of 20 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Patriots hit only 50%, going 11 for 22. They did grab 15 offensive rebounds, but finished with just 7 assists. Jalen Haynes led the way with 14 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 46.7% overall, while Francis Nwaokorie added 11 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.

Patriots Team Defense

George Mason's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 34% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 44 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, George Mason limited their opponent to 3 made threes on 20 attempts, just 15% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 11, shooting 50%.

Wildcats Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Davidson?

Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Davidson improved to 12-7 on the season with a 72-66 win over Richmond on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

After trailing 31-28 at halftime, Davidson turned things around by outscoring Richmond 44-35 in the second half. The total points for the game ended at 138, going over the 133.5 O/U line.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Reed Bailey's 32-point performance on 11-of-17 shooting, including a perfect 4-for-4 from three, helped Davidson score 72 points in their last game. Mike Walz also contributed, hitting 7 of 8 shots and knocking down his only three-point attempt.

As a team, the Wildcats shot 44.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 10 of 27 threes (37%) and went 12-for-18 from the free-throw line (66.7%).

Wildcats Team Defense

Davidson's defense gave up 66 points, allowing their opponents to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they were even more efficient, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (17/27).

From three-point range, Davidson's defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts. Davidson limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Patriots vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, George Mason has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 64 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Davidson has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 72 points per game.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Davidson has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
In their last three contests as the favorite, George Mason has a poor record vs the spread going 0-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.