George Mason Patriots vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Patriots and Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Hawks at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored by -4.5 vs. George Mason in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.

GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks -4.5

This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.

WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Hawks.
• Not only will Saint Joseph’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Are the Patriots Ready for a Road Win?

George Mason enters tonight’s game against Saint Joseph’s as a 4.5-point underdog. The Patriots have gone 2-2 this season when they are the underdog. So far, George Mason has gone 15-5 overall and 4-3 in Atlantic 10 play. They come into tonight’s game on a two-game winning streak and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road.

On the season, George Mason has gone 4-3 on the road, compared to 10-2 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -1.7 points per game. In their last game, they defeated Rhode Island by a score of 92-84. So far, they have gone 11-2 in non-conference play.

George Mason’s ATS record this season is 10-8-1, and their road ATS mark is 4-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Patriots have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for George Mason games is 10-9. Today’s over/under line of 142.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games this year (140.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points compared to the season average of 140.4. Currently, their over/under record in their last 10 games is 4-5.

Coming off their recent game, the George Mason offense tallied 92 points in a matchup against Rhode Island. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.8%, and they made 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Keyshawn Hall, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.8, while Darius Maddox also carries a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.

In the current season, the George Mason defense has excelled, sitting 61st in the nation by allowing 66.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, George Mason’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.0% this season.

Can Saint Joseph’s Lock in a Home Win?

At home this season, Saint Joseph’s has been dominant, going 10-2 with an average scoring margin of +15.3 points per game. Over their last 10 home games, they are 8-2.

For the season, the Hawks have been favored in 15 of their 20 games, going 11-4 in those matchups. Their overall record is 13-7, and they are 3-4 in Atlantic 10 Conference play.

As the favorite this season, Saint Joseph’s has gone 9-6 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hawks have an ATS mark of 6-4.

Today’s over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Joseph’s games this season (146.4). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 152 points.

In contrast to their season average of 77.5 points per game, the Saint Joseph’s had a below average performance. They scored 72 points against St. Bonaventure and had a field goal percentage of 51.7%. Erik Reynolds II is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 17.9. Meanwhile, Lynn Greer III also brings a PPG average of 11.6 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Saint Joseph’s defense is giving up an average of 69.2 points per contest. Saint Joseph’s’ three-point defense is currently 193rd in the country at 8.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.0% of their shots vs. Saint Joseph’s.