CBB PINNACLE UNDERDOG DESTROYER
Handicapper: Wayne Root
League: NCAAB
Competition: George Mason vs Saint Louis
Time: Thursday, March 9, 02:00 pm ET
Bet Type: Point Spread
Pick: George Mason +5 (-110) (Consensus Odds 3)
Rotation #: 713
Analysis:
Pinnacle on George Mason George Mason took care of business in their tournament opener, beating Richmond 62-57 on Wednesday afternoon. Josh Oduro paved the route to victory, picking up a double-double on 16 points and 10 rebounds. Ronald Polite III added 16 points while dishing out a team-leading three assists. This duo has been the battery for the Patriots this season. Oduro leads the way in scoring (15.6 PPG), rebounds (8.0 RPG), and blocks (1.0 BPG). Polite III is adding 11.3 points per contest and leads the program in assists (4.1 APG) and steals (1.0 SPG). George Mason and Saint Louis have only squared off once this season, a 63-62 thriller that went the Billikens' way in Missouri. I think we’re in for another classic on Thursday afternoon, and I’m going to lock in George Mason plus the points. Honestly, I feel like there’s a great chance that the fifth-seeded Patriots knock off the Billikens with an outright win. While Saint Louis has a great offense (77th in adjusted efficiency), George Mason has the ballers to keep this game close. With Josh Oduro dominating down low, averaging 15.6 points per game and grabbing 8.0 rebounds per contest, he’ll be able to keep this game tight. Furthermore, the Patriots have a great defense that can stifle anybody. I’ll gladly take the points with George Mason.