| MATCHUP | St. Bonaventure Bonnies | George Mason Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-16 | 23-8 |
| Spread | +3.5 -110 | -3.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | USA Net | |
George Mason Patriots Preview
The George Mason Patriots have a 23-8 overall record and an 11-7 record in the A-10 conference. They are coming off an 86-57 home win against Saint Louis and their previous three games were a 70-65 road loss against VCU, a 71-58 home win against St. Bonaventure and an 81-63 road loss against Saint Joseph’s.
Offensively, George Mason averages 73.9 points per game, while allowing 67.6 points per game defensively. The Patriots shoot with 48% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 5 steals per game defensively.
Kory Mincy leads George Mason in scoring, with an average of 14.3 points per game, while shooting with 45% from the field and 89.2% from the free throw line. Riley Allenspach is the team’s leading rebounder with 6 rebounds per game. Jahari Long leads the team in assists with 4 assists per game.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Preview
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies have a 16-16 overall record and a 4-14 record in the A-10 conference. They are coming off a 99-80 home win against La Salle and their previous three games were a 68-63 home win against Davidson, a 91-82 road loss against George Washington and a 71-58 road loss against George Mason.
Offensively, St. Bonaventure averages 77.2 points per game, while allowing 75.2 points per game defensively. The Bonnies shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.2 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Daryl Simmons II leads St. Bonaventure in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 44.2% from the field and 88.9% from the free throw line. Frank Mitchell is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.4 per game. Dasonte Bowen leads the team in assists with 5 assists per game.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies @ George Mason Patriots Betting Trends: March 12, 2026
Why the George Mason Patriots will win
- George Mason has won 10 of its last 11 day games.
- St. Bonaventure has lost each of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- George Mason has won the first half in six of its last seven day games.
Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win
- St. Bonaventure has won each of its last six Thursday games against Conference opponents.
- George Mason has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- George Mason has lost the first half in seven of its last eight day games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of George Mason’s last five day games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of St. Bonaventure’s last 16 games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- George Mason ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.1).
- George Mason ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.9).
- St. Bonaventure ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.6).
- St. Bonaventure ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.9).
St. Bonaventure vs George Mason Prediction
In this St. Bonaventure vs George Mason Prediction, George Mason is coming as -3.5 favorites. George Mason has been the better team this season and has been superior against the spread with a 16-14 ATS record compared to St. Bonaventure’s 11-20. Both teams have been struggling lately, as they are 2-5 and 2-6 in their last 7 and 8 games respectively but George Mason won both regular season meetings between those two teams and also covered the spread. They also have the 30th-best defense in the entire nation so I like them as short favorites in this spot. Take George Mason and lay the -3.5 points.