Dayton at George Mason odds, picks and predictions
The No. 16 Dayton Flyers (21-4, 11-2 Atlantic 10) and George Mason Patriots (17-8, 6-6) meet Wednesday. Tip-off from EagleBank Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dayton vs. George Mason odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Dayton, which is ranked 16th in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, secured its 2nd consecutive victory with a 78-70 win vs. Fordham Saturday. It failed to cover as a 13-point home favorite, and the Over (138.5) hit. Junior F DaRon Holmes II, demonstrating consistent excellence throughout the season, recorded his 8th double-double, contributing 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Dayton boasts a commendable defensive record, ranking 13th nationally in points allowed per game at 64.3. Nevertheless, the team has faced challenges on the road in conference play, losing 2 of its last 3 away games.
The Patriots are coming off a commanding 90-67 home win against George Washington Feb. 13. Demonstrating their prowess, they comfortably covered as 9.5-point favorites, and the total points exceeded the Over (144.5). Sophomore G Keyshawn Hall maintained his outstanding performance, marking his 5th game with 20 or more points in the last 6 outings. Additionally, he secured 12 rebounds, achieving his 9th double-double of the season.
Notably, Wednesday will be the Patriots' 2nd encounter with a ranked opponent, having suffered an 87-66 defeat against No. 5 Tennessee Dec. 5.
These teams have split their last 10 meetings, but George Mason won the last one 74-69 as an 11-point underdog Feb. 25, 2023.
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Dayton at George Mason odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dayton -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | George Mason +116 (bet $100 to win $116)
- Against the spread (ATS): Dayton -2.5 (-110) | George Mason +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)
Dayton at George Mason picks and predictions
Prediction
Dayton 70, George Mason 65
Moneyline
PASS.
I’m confident the Flyers (-140) get this road victory, but I’d rather save my bet for the spread with the better odds.
Against the spread
BET DAYTON -2.5 (-110).
The Patriots have been a thorn in Dayton's side of late, taking the last 2 head-to-head meetings, but the Flyers have little room for error when it comes to seeding in the NCAA Tournament. If they happen to slip up on the A-10 tourney, they can't afford bad losses on that March Madness resume. Dayton has won 8 of its last 10.
The Flyers need this win, and I believe they get it and cover this small spread Wednesday night. The Patriots have struggled against defensively proficient teams like Dayton.
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Over/Under
The total is hard to handicap between these teams, which is why I’m going to stay away. These 2 teams are a combined 10-9-1 going over the total in their last 10 games. In their last 6 meetings, the O/U is 3-3. I see this bet as a coin flip, so I’m going to AVOID.
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