George Mason vs. Rhode Island betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 3

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The George Mason Patriots (13-1, 1-0 A-10) host the Rhode Island Rams (9-5, 0-1 A-10) after winning 12 straight home games. The Patriots are favored by 7.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 141.5.

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George Mason Cover -7.5 vs Rhode Island -112

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George Mason vs. Rhode Island betting lines

  • George Mason moneyline odds to win: -344
  • Rhode Island moneyline odds to win: +270
  • Spread: George Mason (-7.5)
  • Total: 141.5

George Mason statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home last season, George Mason owned a worse record against the spread (8-10-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-7-0).
  • The Patriots eclipsed the total in 10 of 18 home games (55.6%) last season, compared to four of 13 road games (30.8%).
  • George Mason played better as a moneyline favorite in home games last season, putting up a home record of 16-1 home record, compared to going 4-3 on the road.

Last season stats

  • The Patriots were 255th in the nation in points scored (71.2 per game) and 13th-best in points allowed (63.8) last year.
  • George Mason grabbed 33.0 rebounds per game and conceded 29.6 boards last year, ranking 119th and 77th, respectively, in the nation.
  • Last season the Patriots were ranked 250th in the nation in assists with 12.6 per game.

George Mason betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 0-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 0-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-0 (Home: 9-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.7 (55th in nation) 41.1 (78th) 33.4 (177th) 27.6 (43rd) 13.2 (267th) 10.2 (71st)

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Rhode Island statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Rhode Island’s winning percentage against the spread at home last year was .562 (9-7-0). On the road, it was .200 (2-8-0).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Rams’ games finished above the over/under at home (56.2%, nine of 16) compared to away (60%, six of 10).
  • When moneyline underdogs last season, the Rams won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than on the road (0-5).

Last season stats

  • The Rams averaged 78.0 points per game (75th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while giving up 75.1 points per contest (275th-ranked).
  • Last year Rhode Island averaged 34.3 rebounds per game (60th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 32.4 rebounds per contest (265th-ranked).
  • Last season the Rams ranked 148th in college basketball in assists, putting up 13.9 per game.

Rhode Island betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 2-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (160th in nation) 42.2 (115th) 30.7 (284th) 28.5 (66th) 11.2 (346th) 12.4 (246th)
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