George Mason Patriots vs Penn Quakers Matchup

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

Penn vs George Mason Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Quakers and Patriots. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Patriots at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 135.5 points, with George Mason being favored by -16.5 over Penn.

Penn vs. George Mason Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Penn Quakers at George Mason Patriots
Where: Fairfax at EagleBank Arena
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Betting Odds GMSN -16.5, PENN +1250 | GMSN -3291 O/U 135.5

Quakers Preview: Can Penn Pull Off A Win at EagleBank Arena?

Penn Quakers Recent Game/Games

Penn improved to 4-7 on the season with a 79-66 win over Rider on Friday, December 20th. Playing at home, the Quakers were favored by 4 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 145 exceeded the over/under line of 136.5.

Penn took control early, leading 41-29 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 38 points while allowing 37, maintaining their lead to secure the win.

Quakers Offense Breakdown

Penn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 79 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to their 45.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 24 attempts.

Nick Spinoso was a force inside, hitting 11 of 14 shots for 22 points, while Ethan Roberts contributed 20 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes. The Quakers also dished out 18 assists, with Roberts adding 5 dimes to go along with his 8 rebounds.

Quakers Team Defense

Even though Penn gave up 66 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 56% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 11 of 24 threes, shooting 45%.

Penn sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4 shots. The Quakers also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Patriots Preview: Can the Patriots Secure a Win at Home?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason’s season record dropped to 6-4 after a 68-47 loss to Duke on Tuesday. The Patriots went into the game as +19.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 115, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.

George Mason trailed 25-16 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The Patriots will look to bounce back after this loss.

Patriots Offense Breakdown

George Mason's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 47 points on 29.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 30.9%, and they connected on only 2 of 17 three-point attempts, shooting 11.8% from deep.

Cooper Flagg led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc. Jalen Haynes added 18 points and 7 boards, shooting 47.4% from the field. The Patriots grabbed 20 offensive rebounds but finished with just 5 assists as a team.

Patriots Team Defense

George Mason's defense held their opponent to 68 points, allowing them to shoot just 37% from the field (21/56). They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting 41% of their shots inside the arc (12/29).

From beyond the three-point line, George Mason's defense gave up 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 81% clip. George Mason allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Quakers vs Patriots Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Quakers offense has averaged 53 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Penn posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
In their last three games at home, the Patriots have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Quakers have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Penn posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
The Patriots have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.