The Kansas State Wildcats (9-2) will attempt to lengthen their six-game winning streak against the George Mason Patriots (6-6) at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
George Mason Patriots vs. Kansas State Wildcats Free Prediction
The last time the Patriots played, they were beaten by the Penn Quakers, 72-71. Penn made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent), while George Mason was 2-8 (25.0 percent). George Mason’s Justin Kier played well, putting up 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Wildcats beat the Kennesaw State Owls in their last game, 56-41. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 24.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.083 vs. 0.058). Barry Brown Jr. was the game’s leading scorer with 15 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Kansas State figures to have a substantial advantage. The Wildcats defense ranks 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.446), while the George Mason offense is ranked 143rd in effective field goal percentage (0.525). Also, the Patriots rank 253rd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 percent), while the Wildcats rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (80.4 percent).
Dean Wade has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Kansas State.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
George Mason ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Kansas State ranks 148th (23.5).
The Wildcats average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. The Patriots rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Kansas State ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while George Mason ranks 73rd (3.3).
The Wildcats rank 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Patriots rank 80th (33.4).
George Mason allows the 18th-fewest assists per game (9.8) while Kansas State ranks 33rd (10.6).
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The Patriots’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 1.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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