George Mason vs VCU Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a George Mason vs VCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the Siegel Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Patriots’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rams’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving George Mason

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving VCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between George Mason and VCU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Patriots and Rams. 

George Mason is on Fire

George Mason is on fire heading into this game, and they have won 11 games in a row. That includes an impressive victory over Dayton, where the defense gave up only 59 points. George Mason’s last game came against Saint Joseph’s, and they were really tested. George Mason only scored 58 points and only won by a point. They were down by 11 at halftime and looked to be in trouble. In the second half, the defense gave up only 20 points, which led to the victory. Forward Jaylen Hayes had a strong game, putting up 22 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. 

George Mason sits with a 21-5 record overall, and this team could make a run in the NCAA tournament. The Patriots are averaging 71.7 points, while their defense is giving up 62.1 points per game. What’s often overlooked with this team is the defense who is ranked 9th in all of college basketball. Darius Maddox is averaging 13.6 points while shooting 39.9 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from deep. 

Why George Mason Will Cover

• George Mason has won each of its last 11 games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• VCU has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.

Key Game for VCU

This is a key game for VCU, and they are also playing well heading into it. VCU has won five games in a row, and the last game was a dominant win. VCU gave up only 51 points to UMass, and the offense cruised. They were up 46-22 at halftime, and they never looked back. Max Shulga couldn’t be stopped, and he scored 19 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Joe Bamsiele also put up 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists. 

VCU sits with a 21-5 record, and at home, they have gone 12-0. Against the spread, they are also 16-8-1. VCU wants to get up and run and they are averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 62.8 points per game. In this game against a very good defensive team, they are going to need to take the correct shots to put pressure on George Mason. Joe Bamisile needs a big game and he’s averaging 15.9 points while shooting 47.44 percent from behind the three-point line. 

George Mason vs VCU Prediction

Yes VCU has been a better team at home, but this is just way too many points for them to lay here. George Mason is often getting overlooked, but after what they do in this game, people will know they are for real. George Mason is giving up only 62.1 points per game, and even against a good offense, they are going to step up. George Mason might not come away with the win, but at most, they are going to lose by four points or less. I might sprinkle a few dollars on George Mason on the money line, but the play is with the Patriots against the spread.