Ohio vs George Mason, Odds, Picks and Prediction for Monday, November 24, 2025
The Ohio Bobcats (1-4) play the George Mason Patriots (5-0) on Monday at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach as part of the Geico Sunshine Slam Tournament. Ohio lost to Bethune-Cookman 76-73 last Wednesday for its third straight loss and fourth in its first five games to start the season. George Mason has opened the season on fire, as the Patriots have won each of their first five, with the most recent a 79-57 victory over Jacksonville. Make sure to read this in-depth Ohio Bobcats vs George Mason Patriots prediction. Court-side insights! Don’t miss our free NCAAB picks for the Ohio Bobcats at George Mason Patriots prediction today.
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Ohio needs more from both its offense and defense
The Ohio Bobcats score an average of 74.3 (297th) points per game, while allowing an average of 85.8 (263rd) per game. Ohio is shooting 44.9% overall and 25.7% from three-point territory, which are 281st and 347th, respectively. The Bobcats allow opponents to shoot 48.9% (334th) overall and 42.4% (364th) from three-point land.
Ohio’s top two scorers are Jackson Paveletzke, averaging 22.0 points per game on 55.2% shooting overall and 47.1% from three-point range, and Aidan Hadaway, averaging 14.2 points per game, on 50% shooting overall and 14.3% from three-point range. Ohio has two other players who average double figures in scoring. Ohio averages 32.2 rebounds per game, led by Hadaway with an average of 7.2 boards per contest. Paveletzke is the dish leader, averaging 4.2 assists per game, while Ajay Sheldon is the leader in steals at 1.4 per game, and JJ Kelly is the rim protector with an average of 0.8 blocked shots per game.
Injuries: Ohio does not have any players on its injury report.
George Mason is scoring well, but its defense is the key to success
The George Mason Patriots score an average of 78.4 (251st) points per game on 48.4% (88th) shooting overall and 37.9% (54th) from 3-point territory. George Mason's defense is 9th in points allowed at 59.8 per game. The Patriots hold opponents to 37.1% (32nd) shooting overall and 27.3% (45th) from 3-point territory.
The top two scorers for George Mason are Kory Mincy, averaging 17.6 points per game on 56.3% shooting overall and 56.5% from 3-point territory, and Jahari Long, averaging 13.2 points per game on 45.7% shooting overall and 46.2% from 3-point territory. George Mason has two other players who average double figures in scoring. The Patriots average 38.4 rebounds per game, led by Emmanuel Kanga with an average of 5.6 boards per contest. Mincy is the dish leader, averaging 3.4 assists per game, while Dola Adebayo is the leader in steals at 1.6 per game, and Nick Ellington is the rim protector, averaging 1.6 blocks per game.
Injuries: Brayden O’Connor is out
Ohio Bobcats vs. George Mason Patriots Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
| 4 |  Earle Sports Bets | +916.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
Spread Pick for Ohio vs. GMU
- George Mason Patriots -6.5 (5 units)
The George Mason Patriots have won their first five games thanks to a suffocating defense that allows 59.8 points (9th), 37.1% (32nd) shooting overall, and 27.3% (45th) shooting from three-point territory. George Mason is averaging 38.4 rebounds per game and allowing opponents an average of just 24.8, which is the fourth lowest in the country. On the offensive end, George Mason is in the top 100 for field goal shooting percentage at 48.4% and in the top 55 for 3-point shooting percentage at 37.9%. Ohio allows an average of 85.8 points per game, which is 12.6 points more than the Bobcats' score per outing. Opponents are shooting 48.9% (334th) overall against Ohio and 42.4% (364th) from 3-point territory. Ohio is 1-2 ATS in its last 3.
Over/Under Pick for Ohio Bobcats vs. George Mason Patriots
- Under 145.5 (4 units)
Ohio is giving up far too many points. Still, George Mason will not score enough to push the total over, as the Patriots play at a methodical pace, will suffocate the Bobcats’ offense, and hold Ohio to less than 60 points. The total has finished under in three of George Mason's four games with a betting line this season. George Mason will be at home and will dictate the pace, and the Patriots have an adjusted tempo, according to KenPom, of 67.8, which ranks 308th and is very conducive to low-scoring games.
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