The set-up: George Mason has lost two of three, making it the much hungrier dog in this fight in my estimation. VCU has won six in a row, but winning can lead to complacency. Especially among young athletes. VCU is only conceding 54.6 PPG, but it also only has two players averaging in double figures.

The pick: George Mason lost 74-65 in Dayton last time out. Four Patriots average in double figures, and note that the Patriots are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home game after an eight-points or greater SU road loss. I expect VCU to get caught looking ahead and look for the desperate home side to at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Grab the points.

This is an 8* DESTRUCTION on George Mason.