George Mason vs VCU Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a George Mason vs VCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

George Mason Patriots Betting Preview

The George Mason Patriots are 22-7 (10-6) this season after they defeated St. Bonaventure by a score of 71-58 in their last game. George Mason led 39-27 at halftime, but they only scored 32 points in the second half in the win. The Patriots shot 48% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Riley Allenspach led GMU with 21 points and six rebounds, while Masai Troutman added 21 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, George Mason lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 81-63 and Dayton by a score of 82-67. The Patriots have scored 73.8 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.9 points against per game this season. Kory Mincy is averaging 14.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Riley Allenspach is averaging 13.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Patriots. George Mason is shooting 47.4% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 22-7 (13-3) this year after they defeated Fordham by a score of 82-63 in their last game. VCU led 37-22 at halftime and they added 45 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Rams shot 48% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Jadrian Tracey led VCU with 15 points and six rebounds, while Barry Evans added 13 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, VCU lost to St. Louis by a score of 88-75, but did beat George Washington by a score of 89-75 before that. The Rams have scored 83.3 points per game with 37.3 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.8 points against per game this season. Terrence Hill Jr is averaging 14.0 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Lazar Djokovic is averaging 13.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Rams. VCU is shooting 46.2% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the VCU Rams will win

• VCU has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• George Mason has lost each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• VCU has won the first half in each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.

Why the George Mason Patriots will win

• George Mason has won 21 of its last 26 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of the last 14 night games between George Mason and VCU have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of George Mason’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Stuart C. Siegel Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

George Mason vs VCU Prediction 

VCU comes into this matchup second in the conference standings and they have won four of their last five games. The Rams are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 77+ points in four of their last five. George Mason is 10-6 in conference play, but they have lost four of their last five. The Patriots are shooting 47% from the field, but they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last four. These teams are trending in different directions and I don’t trust the George Mason offense. Take VCU to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: VCU -11.5