Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs George Mason Patriots Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ramblers 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 over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with George Mason being favored by -4.5 at home against Loyola Chicago.
LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Mason Patriots -4.5
This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Patriots.
- Not only will George Mason pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can the Ramblers Grab a Win on the Road?
After starting the season 4-3 on the road, Loyola Chicago has gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. They are coming off a 76-63 win over Davidson and have won two straight.
So far this season, the Ramblers have been underdogs in eight games, going 4-4 in those matchups. They are 15-7 overall and 7-2 in Atlantic 10 play.
As the underdog this season, Loyola Chicago has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. On the road, the Ramblers are 4-3 ATS, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they have a .500 ATS mark of 5-5.
This season, the over/under record for Loyola Chicago sits at 8-12-1. So far, the average over/under line in their games is 143.1 and the average scoring total is 138.8. Today’s over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average scoring total in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.
The Ramblers’ offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 73.4 points per contest. The top scorer for the Ramblers was Des Watson with 18 points, while Braden Norris also added 14 to the scoreboard.
At present, the Ramblers’ defense is nationally ranked 64th, allowing 67.2 points per game. The Loyola Chicago defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 63 points and allowed Davidson to connect on 14 threes.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Patriots?
George Mason comes into this game as the favorite, with a point spread of -4.5. On the season, the Patriots have gone 15-7, including a 10-2 record at home. They are currently riding a two-game losing streak, and their record in the Atlantic 10 is 4-5.
Over their last 10 games at home, George Mason has gone 8-2. In their most recent game, the Patriots lost to Massachusetts by a score of 66-65. For the season, they have been favored in 15 games, going 12-3 in those contests.
George Mason’s ATS record this season is 12-8-1, but their mark vs. the spread when favored is just 8-6-1. Over their last three home games, the Patriots are just 1-2 ATS, and their ATS record as the favorite is 5-5 over their last 10 games.
George Mason’s over/under record for the season is 11-10 and today’s line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (140.7). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 151 points compared to their season average of 140.3. So far, eight of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line.
In their most recent game, the George Mason offense put up just 65 points vs. the Massachusetts Minutemen. Overall, they are now averaging 73.5 points per game which is 223rd in the country. Keyshawn Hall led the scoring for the Patriots, contributing 23 points. Additionally, Darius Maddox chipped in with 14 points.
This season, the George Mason defense has been impressive, holding the 60th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Massachusetts, the Minutemen finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 66 points vs. George Mason.