George Mason vs Rhode Island

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-03 04:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-03 12:22 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 George Mason / Spread / -5.5 at -110 / 58% / George Mason’s strong home record (13-1 overall, dominant in A-10 opener) and superior adjusted efficiency ratings give them a clear edge, covering against a Rhode Island team struggling on the road.

💰 Best Bet #2 Over / Total / 140.5 at -110 / 54% / Both teams play at a moderate tempo with George Mason’s efficient offense (avg 78 PPG) and Rhode Island’s leaky defense allowing 72 PPG, suggesting a combined total exceeding the line based on recent trends.

💰 Best Bet #3 George Mason / Moneyline / -220 / 69% / Home advantage and undefeated streak in conference play make George Mason the solid favorite, with metrics showing a low upset probability against a middling Rhode Island squad.

George Mason vs Rhode Island on 2026-01-03

Game Times
ET: 4:00 PM
CT: 3:00 PM
MT: 2:00 PM
PT: 1:00 PM
AKT: 12:00 PM
HST: 10:00 AM

💸 Public Bets
George Mason 70% / Rhode Island 30%

💰 Money Distribution
George Mason 60% / Rhode Island 40%

💹 Market Alignment
Aligned

📉 Line Movement
Line opened at -6 and moved to -5.5 with balanced action, indicating stability despite public lean toward the home favorite.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3.2% on George Mason spread; implied probability undervalues their defensive efficiency and home dominance per current season metrics.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for George Mason | 69.2% |
| Win % for Rhode Island | 30.8% |
| Spread Cover % for George Mason | 58.1% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 54.3% / Under: 45.7% |
| Average Total Points | 142.1 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-12.4, 21.6] |

Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public sentiment heavily favors George Mason, aligning with sharp money and line stability, making a follow on the favorite optimal rather than a forced fade. Rhode Island’s recent road struggles and George Mason’s efficient offense point to a moderate-scoring affair, but totals lean over due to both teams’ pace and defensive lapses in non-conference play. Overall, the matchup favors the home team without significant contrarian value.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with George Mason — their superior form and home edge provide the best mathematical probability of success.

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