George Mason Patriots vs Iona Gaels Point Spread Picks

Iona loves to run and they are off a 91-84 win. However, the UNDER is 16-6 in the Gaels' last 22 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. They face a defensive-minded George Mason team that is not going to want to run, preferring a slower tempo. They allowed 35% shooting the last game in a win and two games ago lost to a 9-2 Northern Iowa team in overtime allowing .377% shooting, including 4-of-19 from long range. This is a high total and look for the home team to slow it down and focus on defense again. Play this one UNDER the total.

George Mason has not been the same caliber of team that was upsetting UConn in the NCAA Tournament a few years ago. They have always been a good home team, but have struggled some on the road in recent years. They have started 4-0, but the early season schedule used to be inclusive of some power conference teams, has been watered down with the talent they now possess. Iona has already faced Kansas this season on the road, and trailed at the half by just 5, so there is some talent here from a team that was in the NCAA Tournament a year ago. The Patriots used to string together a lot of wins, but not recently as they are 2-8 ATS following a win in their last 10. The Gaels have the better team this time around, and will back them for the win on the moneyline.