Bradley vs George Mason Prediction 3/22/25 College Basketball Picks

The Bradley Braves are facing the George Mason Patriots on Saturday, March 22nd at the EagleBank Arena, in this NIT Tournament Dayton Region second round matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots Prediction. We will examine:

The George Mason Patriots recent form and player performance

The Bradley Braves recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the George Mason Patriots

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Bradley Braves

Recent betting trends in games played between the Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots game

George Mason Patriots Preview

The George Mason Patriots have a 27-8 record this season and were placed 2nd in the Atlantic 10. George Mason is coming off an 86-69 win over Samford in the first round of the NIT Tournament. The Patriots are 17-17 against the spread, and 17-17 in over/under. 

Offensively, George Mason is averaging 71.3 points per game, which is 264th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 63.5 points per game, which is the 12th-best in the nation. The Patriots shoot with 45.6% from the field (181st), and with 35.5% from beyond the arc (155th). The Patriots shoot with 71.3% from the free-throw line (233rd), and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game (75th).

Darius Maddox leads George Mason in scoring this season, with an average of 13.6 points and 3 rebounds, while Jaylen Haynes adds 13.5 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds per game.

Bradley Braves Preview

The Bradley Braves have a 27-8 record this season and were placed 2nd in the Missouri Valley. Bradley is coming off a 71-62 win over North Alabama in the first round of the NIT Tournament. The Braves are 16-17-1 against the spread, and 17-17 in over/under. 

Offensively, Bradley is averaging 76.7 points per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.6 points per game (97th). The Braves shoot with 48.1% from the field (24th), and with 39.8% from beyond the arc, which is the best in the nation. The Braves shoot with 74.8% from the free-throw line (35th), and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game (183rd).

Duke Deen leads Bradley in scoring this season, with an average of 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and a team-high 3.8 assists, while Zek Montgomery adds 12.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Why the George Mason Patriots will win

• George Mason has won each of its last 16 games at EagleBank Arena.
• George Mason has won the first half in 17 of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents at EagleBank Arena.

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won each of its last eight Saturday games.
• Bradley has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bradley’s last six games against the Atlantic 10 Conference have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Seven of George Mason’s last eight day games against non-Conference opponents at EagleBank Arena have produced a total of 137+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• George Mason ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.9%).
• George Mason ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (53.1).
• Bradley ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.1%).
• Bradley ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).

Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2016, George Mason won 77-66 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Bradley Braves vs George Mason Patriots Prediction, George Mason is coming as -6-point favorites. The 6-point spread feels too big for this matchup, as both teams have identical overall record this season, and Bradley has more wins away from home than George Mason (8 to 7). George Mason has an elite defense, but Bradley is better offensively, and have elite shooting percentages.  

Both teams are coming into this matchup in very good gorm, as George Mason is 5-1 in their last 6 games, but 4-6 against the spread in their last 10. Bradley is 8-2 in their last 10 games and 4-2 against the spread. Given both teams’ recent form, I expect a very close game, so there is value with the 6-point underdog. Give me the Bradley Braves and the +6 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Bradley Braves +6