Liberty vs George Mason Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Game The 2026 NIT tips off on Tuesday as the Liberty Flames face the George Mason Patriots in the first round of the tournament. Both teams are known for their deliberate pace and emphasis on efficiency over high-scoring offense, which has led to a prediction of a low-scoring game. Analysts expect the Under 144.5 total points to be the best bet in this matchup, as the slow tempo of both teams will likely limit possessions and scoring opportunities. Liberty has struggled in recent weeks, dropping four of its last six games despite a strong regular season. Meanwhile, George Mason has shown resilience, defeating Saint Louis in their final regular-season game. The Patriots hold a slight edge with home-court advantage and a stronger record against quality opponents. Their performance in the Atlantic 10 tournament, where they lost to St. Bonaventure in a low-scoring game, supports the idea that this matchup will be tightly contested. Statistically, both teams rank among the slowest in the nation, with KenPom’s tempo metric placing them in the bottom third. George Mason allows just 67.5 points per game, while Liberty averages 70.4 points, making them two of the most defensive-minded squads in the country. Their tendency to control the ball and minimize turnovers further reduces the likelihood of high-scoring outcomes. The betting lines reflect this low-scoring outlook. The Over/Under is set at 144.5, with both teams offering -110 odds for either side. George Mason is favored to win the game, with a -200 moneyline compared to Liberty’s +165. The spread also favors the Patriots, who are -4.5 with -110 odds, while Liberty is +4.5 at the same price. A key factor in the Patriots’ favor is their strong home performance.#eaglebank_arena #atlantic_10_tournament #nit #liberty_flames #george_mason_patriots
St. Louis Billikens vs. George Mason Basketball Betting Line, Over/Under and Point Spread The St. Louis Billikens and George Mason men’s basketball teams are set to face off in an Atlantic 10 Conference matchup at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, on Saturday, March 7. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT. St. Louis, ranked No. 25 in The Associated Press poll, enters the contest with a 27-3 overall record and a 15-2 mark in the Atlantic 10. The Billikens most recently defeated Loyola Chicago 79-65, with guard Amari McCottry leading the team with 18 points, two rebounds, and two assists. George Mason arrives at the game with a 22-8 overall record and a 10-7 record in the A10. The Patriots lost to VCU 70-65 on Tuesday, with guard Kory Mincy scoring 18 points and grabbing three rebounds for the team. St. Louis holds an 11-6 all-time advantage against George Mason. Betting odds for the game show the Billikens as a 7.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 148.5 points. The moneyline odds have St. Louis at -325 (a $325 bet to win $100) and George Mason at +260 (a $100 bet to win $260). The point spread opened at 7.5, with the over/under initially listed at 145.5 points. Head coaches for the teams are Josh Schertz of St. Louis and Tony Skinn of George Mason. The game is part of the Atlantic 10 Basketball Tournament, with the tournament bracket, schedule, and game times available for reference. The matchup highlights the competitive nature of the league, with both teams boasting strong records and key players poised to make an impact. Fans and bettors will be watching closely as the Billikens aim to extend their dominance over George Mason.#george_mason #eaglebank_arena #st_louis_billikens #atlantic_10_conference #atlantic_10_basketball_tournament
Saint Louis Billikens Set for Regular-Season Finale Against George Mason Saint Louis University’s men’s basketball team will conclude its regular season on Saturday with a matchup against George Mason at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. The game, scheduled for 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET, will be televised on USA Network, with Steve Schlanger and Dr. John Giannini providing commentary. Radio coverage will be available on 104.1 FM / 1120 KMOX, featuring longtime SLU radio voices Bob Ramsey and Earl Austin Jr., who will call the action for all Billiken games this season. The Billikens, ranked No. 25 in the AP Top 25, have secured at least a share of the Atlantic 10 regular-season title and are positioned to claim the outright championship with a win on Saturday or a loss by VCU on Friday. They have already locked in the top seed for next week’s A-10 Championship in Pittsburgh, where they will face the winner of Thursday’s 8/9 game on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Saint Louis enters the game with a 27-3 overall record and a 15-2 mark in conference play, making them the top seed in the A-10 tournament. The team has set a single-season record for 3-pointers made (336) and is on pace to break the A-10 scoring record (87.3 points per game) and the NCAA record for points in a season (2,665). They rank seventh nationally in scoring offense at 88.8 points per game and lead the NCAA in 3-point field goal percentage (.412). Four Billikens are among the top five in the A-10 in 3FG%. Defensively, the team ranks first in field goal percentage defense (.372) and fifth in 3FG% defense (.289). Robbie Avila leads the team in scoring and is the third NCAA center in history with 200+ career 3-pointers. He averages 4.2 assists per game and 1.9 3-pointers. Trey Green, the A-10 leader in 3-pointers made per game (2.#saint_louis_billikens #george_mason #atlantic_10 #eaglebank_arena #chaifetz_arena
