George Mason vs VCU A10 Championship: Odds & Picks for NCAA Tournament Berth
VCU Rams (-8.5) face George Mason Patriots in the A10 Conference Tournament Championship game at Capital One Arena, with tip-off at 1pm ET on CBS. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 15-3 conference records.
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Key Matchup Stats:
- VCU leads A10 in scoring defense (62.6 PPG)
- George Mason allows 63.1 PPG (2nd in A10)
- Patriots shooting 35.4% in previous matchup
- VCU won last meeting 70-54 on Feb 22
Tournament Path:
- George Mason: Beat George Washington (80-65), St Joseph's (74-64)
- VCU: Defeated St Bonaventure (76-59), Loyola Chicago (62-55)
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Key Players:
- George Mason: Jalen Haynes (22 points in semifinal)
- VCU: Max Shulga (A10 Player of the Year)
Betting Analysis:
- Spread: VCU -8.5
- Moneyline: VCU -410, George Mason +320
- Total: 127.5 points
- Public Betting: 80% ATS handle on George Mason, 87% ML on VCU
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Prediction: While VCU has won five straight against George Mason, the Patriots' improved tournament offense and strong defense suggest a closer game. George Mason covers +8.5, but VCU likely secures the automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
Notable Player Props:
- Jalen Haynes: Over/Under 15.5 points
- Max Shulga: Over/Under 14.5 points
- Jack Clark: Over/Under 6.5 rebounds
Best Bet: George Mason +8.5 (-110)