St. Bonaventure vs George Mason Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Saint Bonaventure Bonnies and the George Mason Patriots meet Saturday in college basketball action from EagleBank Arena. Here’s a St. Bonaventure vs George Mason prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best St. Bonaventure vs George Mason pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview

The Bonnies managed a nice 11-2 record in their first 13 games. Next came losses to VCU, Richmond, Fordham, Saint Joseph’s and La Salle, then a 2-3 run that featured losses to Saint Louis, George Mason and Dayton. After that were three straight losses to Duquesne, Saint Joseph’s and Richmond. In the first 27 games of the year that gave the Bonnies a 14-13 run.

On Thursday versus Rhode Island, the Bonnies were up by nine points in the locker room, looking up at a 39-30 advantage on the scoreboard. St. Bonaventure hit a 55-46 run the rest of the way, eventually powering out a 94-76 win in the end. The Bonnies were led by Frank Mitchell with 23 points and 10 rebounds while Cayden Charles added 21 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double of his own.

George Mason Patriots Betting Preview

Over on the Patriots’ side, they on their first nine games before taking a loss to Virginia Tech on December 6. Nine more victories came after that, then a loss to Rhode Island. George Mason would win three of the next four over Davidson, St. Bonaventure and Saint Joseph’s, then lost to Richmond, George Washington and Dayton for a 21-6 record in their first 27 games this year.

Matched up against Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday the Patriots were in trouble by the break thanks to a 44-25 deficit on the scoreboard. George Mason was able to hang around in the second half on a 38-37 run but still took a sizable loss on the road in the end 81-63. Riley Allenspach was the only double-digit scorer on the team with 23 points and five rebounds.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies @ George Mason Patriots Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the George Mason Patriots will win

• George Mason has won each of its last 10 day games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at EagleBank Arena.
• St. Bonaventure has lost 12 of its last 16 games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• George Mason has won the first half in each of its last four games against St. Bonaventure at EagleBank Arena.

Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win

• George Mason has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• St. Bonaventure has won the first half in each of its last three games.

St. Bonaventure vs George Mason Prediction

I’ll stick with the Bonnies but you could call it either way. St. Bonaventure rolled right past Rhode Island in a road victory this week, hitting a very nice 55.9 percent from the field with 45.5 percent (10-of-22) from outside and a 32-24 rebounding advantage. The Bonnies added a 40-26 advantage on points in the paint as well. St. Bonaventure needed the win, as they’d been on a three-game losing streak and had dropped five of the previous six.

These teams last met up back on January 31 in a 77-73 home loss for the Bonnies. In that one St. Bonaventure shot a very nice 55.1 percent from the field but also gave up 55.4 percent shooting on defense. The Bonnies were out-rebounded 28-18 and hit just 56 percent (14-of-25) from the line. St. Bonaventure will need a much cleaner effort in the road rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies +4.5