No. 25 Saint Louis vs George Mason Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 7)
- The Billikens need a win to fully earn the A-10 regular-season title.
- The Patriots boast a strong 16-2 record at home this season.
- This marks the 18th all-time matchup between the two A-10 squads.
The mid-major levels will be present on March 7, especially in the Atlantic 10 Conference when the No. 25 Saint Louis Billikens face the George Mason Patriots. The visitors come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for many factors to come into play for this showdown.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 7, 4 pm ET
- Where: EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, Virginia
- How to Watch: USA Network
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | -107 | -6 | O147 |
| George Mason | -113 | +6 | U147 |
Game Preview
The No. 25 Billikens (27-3, 15-2 A-10) continue to maintain their place in the AP Top 25 as one of the best mid-major stories in college basketball. They are competing with VCU for a share of the A-10 regular-season title, requiring a win in this game. Saint Louis ranks second nationally in both effective FG offense (.607) and effective FG defense (.440) and leads the nation in 3pt percentage (.412). The Billikens are also 11th in the country in rebounding margin (+8.8). Robbie Avila leads the team in scoring (13.0 ppg), while Trey Green (11.2 ppg) paces the A-10 in 3pt FG made/game (2.93) and is third nationally in 3pt FG percentage (.464).
The Patriots (22-8, 10-7 A-10) are in solid form throughout A-10 Play, having a strong chance at enjoying postseason ball besides the conference tournament. They are a perfect 11-0 when holding their opponent to under 40 percent shooting this season. The team also ranks 20th nationally in FT rate and make 17.0 free throws/game (61st nationally). Kory Mincy leads four players in double-figures with 14.3 ppg, while Riley Allenspach contributes 13.8 ppg and pulls down a team-best 6.0 rpg.
Saint Louis vs George Mason Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 17 meetings in their history, and the result is 11-6 for the Billikens. The last matchup was in February 2025 when George Mason won 76-74 at home.
Saint Louis vs George Mason Predictions
Regardless of what happens, Saint Louis will have the top seed in the A-10 Tournament after winning both games against VCU as the primary tiebreaker. Nonetheless, the ranked Billikens look to win A-10 regular-season title outright, giving them a huge boost towards their resume for an At-Large bid for the NCAA Tournament. Winning is almost required for them, something they will look to do against a solid Patriots squad. Our betting pick here is the Billikens to defend a 6-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Saint Louis Billikens -6
