George Mason Patriots vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Matchup

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

George Mason vs St. Bonaventure Prediction

Looking to win big? The Patriots and Bonnies face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bonnies are hosting the game at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 126.5 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -2.5 to win at home against George Mason.

George Mason vs. St. Bonaventure Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: George Mason Patriots at St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Where: Saint Bonaventure at Reilly Center
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Betting Odds STBON -2.5, GMSN +128 | STBON -156 O/U 126.5

Patriots Preview: Will the Patriots Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

George Mason Patriots Recent Game/Games

George Mason improved to 13-5 on the season with an 80-77 win over George Washington on Saturday. The Patriots were at home and entered the game as -9 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, going over the O/U line of 136.5.

After trailing 35-29 at halftime, George Mason tightened up defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own to pull out the win.

Patriots Offense Breakdown

George Mason put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 17.6% from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they connected on 51.1% of their two-point shots, going 24 for 47 inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 23 of 36, shooting 63.9%.

The Patriots grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Jalen Haynes and Darius Maddox each scored 17 points, with Maddox hitting 2 of 6 from three. Darren Buchanan Jr. was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and 2 for 2 from deep, finishing with 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Patriots Team Defense

Even though George Mason gave up 77 points, they held their opponent to just 42% shooting from the field. The Patriots limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 3 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting rate.

Inside, George Mason's defense allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent hitting 24 of 47 shots. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they made 23, shooting 63%.

Bonnies Preview: Can St. Bonaventure Pull Off a Home Win?

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games

The Bonnies fell to 14-4 on the season after a 75-57 road loss to Duquesne on Saturday. St. Bonaventure entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-29 at halftime, the Bonnies were outscored 37-28 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 132, going over the pre-game O/U line of 128.5.

Bonnies Offense Breakdown

St. Bonaventure struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they hit only 21.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 3 of 14 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Bonnies shot 63.6%, making 14 of 22 attempts.

Noel Brown led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Melvin Council Jr. added 17 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 1 of 1 from three-point range. Maximus Edwards was efficient, scoring 17 points in 17 minutes, shooting 75% overall and 71.4% from three, making 5 of 7 attempts.

Bonnies Team Defense

St. Bonaventure's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 60 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 14 threes on 34 attempts, shooting 41%. St. Bonaventure also sent them to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 71%.

Patriots vs Bonnies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, George Mason has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 57 points per game.
Across their three previous home games, St. Bonaventure has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 70 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Patriots have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. George Mason posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Bonnies have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.