It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Rhode Island Rams (8-6, 1-1 A10) welcome the George Mason Patriots (8-8, 2-1 A10) to the Thomas M. Ryan Center. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
George Mason Patriots at Rhode Island Rams ATS Prediction
In the Patriots’ last outing, they were beaten by the Davidson Wildcats, 61-56. Davidson’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over George Mason, who had a rate of 19.5. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 15.7, while the Patriots’ was above the 16.3 mark opponents have averaged against Davidson this season. Justin Kier was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Rams were victorious over the Richmond Spiders in their last game, 78-67. The Rams had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.244) and held the Spiders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 21.3). Jeff Dowtin was the game’s top scorer with 24 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
After the Rams won the lone contest against the Patriots last season, 83-64, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Rams had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 16.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 18.4).
Kier has averaged 15 points,10.2 rebounds,3.2 assists,2.0 steals over the last five games for George Mason.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Rhode Island figures to have a significant edge. The Rams defense ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.464), while the George Mason offense is ranked 195th in effective field goal percentage (0.511).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rhode Island ranks 41st in rebounds per game (39.4) while George Mason ranks 171st (35.0).
The Patriots rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Rams rank 100th (21.6).
Rhode Island ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.7) while George Mason ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Patriots are 24th in the nation with 10.3 assists allowed per game while the Rams are 52nd with 11.5 assists allowed per game.
Rhode Island averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. George Mason ranks 83rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Patriots’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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