Unranked George Mason and unranked VCU both remain in Washington D.C. to face each other on Sunday afternoon. It’s the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship game. The game is at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. Will VCU cover the 8.5-point spread as neutral-site favorites? Keep reading for our George Mason vs. VCU prediction.
The George Mason Patriots are 26-7 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 16-17 ATS this season.
The VCU Rams are 27-6 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 20-12 ATS this season.
George Mason vs. VCU Matchup & Betting Odds
641 George Mason Patriots (+8.5) vs. 642 VCU Rams (-8.5); o/u 127.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 16, 2025
Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
TV: CBS
George Mason vs. VCU Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% of public bettors are currently backing George Mason when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
George Mason Patriots Game Notes
Patriots forward Jalen Haynes was spectacular in his team’s 74-64 win over St. Joseph’s on Saturday. In that game, the 6’8” 260-pound senior recorded 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, a steal, and a blocked shot. Haynes shot 9 of 15 from the field and 3 of 4 from the foul line in the victory.
George Mason guard Darius Maddox also played well against the Hawks on Saturday. The Virginia Tech transfer logged 19 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 3 made three-pointers in 33 minutes. Maddox is second on the team in scoring with 13.5 points per game this season.
VCU Rams Game Notes
Rams guard Max Shulga posted a double-double in his club’s 62-55 win over Loyola Chicago on Saturday. The senior from Kyiv, Ukraine registered 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals across 37 minutes. Shulga shot 5 of 12 from the field and 2 of 8 from the great beyond in the win.
VCU guard Phillip Russell also made an impact on Saturday. In 29 minutes of game action, the UT-Arlington transfer accumulated 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 3 made three-pointers. Russell is third on the team in scoring with 10.7 points per game on the campaign.
George Mason vs. VCU CBB Betting Trends
George Mason is 2-0 ATS when playing on no rest since the start of last season.
The Patriots are 24-20 ATS after a win since the beginning of last season.
VCU is 1-2-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
VCU is 1-3-1 ATS when playing on no rest since the start of last season.
George Mason vs. VCU CBB Prediction:
These two teams have already faced each other once this season. VCU hosted George Mason on February 22nd and the Rams soundly defeated the Patriots 70-54 in that contest. The loss snapped George Mason’s 11-game winning streak. The Patriots have responded well in the three weeks since that contest.
Since February 22nd, George Mason is 5-1 straight up with three double-digit wins over that stretch. The Patriots will be underdogs in this game. They’ve fared well in that spot this year. George Mason is 4-3 ATS as an underdog this year and 10-6 ATS as an underdog since the start of last season. In what will surely be a hotly contested game, I’m taking the Patriots and the points in this one. The pick is George Mason +8.5 points over VCU at Bovada.lv.