George Mason Patriots vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/01/2022

Game Time: 5:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 1, 2022

Venue:  Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  GMU +19, KU -19; Over/Under:  145.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  GMU +19, KU -19; Over/Under:  145.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  GMU +19.5, KU -19.5; Over/Under:  145.5 points

 

George Mason Patriots:  7-5 (10th place, A10)

Kansas Jayhawks:  10-1 (4th place, Big 12)

 

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George Mason Patriots:  3-2 last 5

Kansas Jayhawks:  5-0 last 5

 

 

 

GMU is coming into this game with a 7-5 record overall and they are 2-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. Their last loss was against the Old Dominion Monarchs but they have gone on a 3 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Navy Midshipmen, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the American Eagles in their last game. De'Von Cooper led the team in points in that game with 18 while D'Shawn Schwartz was next on the team with 15 points. Xavier Johnson led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Malik Henry led the team in rebounds off the bench with 6. They are 45.9% from the field, 36% from 3-point range, and 70.5% from the free throw line with their shooting this season. Their offense is averaging 72.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65.4 PPG against them. GMU has an ATS record of 8-4 this season and their O/U record is 6-6.

 

 

Kansas is coming into this game with a 10-1 record overall and they are 5-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. Their last loss was against the Dayton Flyers but they have gone on a 6 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Iona Gaels, the St. John's Red Storm, the UTEP Miners, the Missouri Tigers, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, and the Nevada Wolf Pack in their last game. Christian Braun led the team in points in that game with 22 while Ochai Agbaji was next on the team with 16 points. David McCormack and Dajuan Harris both scored 14 points in that one as well. They were 53.8% from the field, 38.9% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 86 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.9 PPG against them. Kansas has an ATS record of 6-5 this season and their O/U record is 8-2-1.

 

Kansas is coming into this game as a 19 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kansas has been having a great season with just 1 loss all year and they are perfect in their home games as well. GMU has been allowing around the same number of points per game as Kansas has but Kansas has also been outscoring them by more than 10 points per game and they have had a much tougher schedule as well. The best bet to place in this game is on Kansas to cover the spread here as they are a much better team and will pull away as the game goes on.

 

George Mason Kansas Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, January 1, 2022 (5:00 pm ET start time) is Kansas 82 GMU 54.

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George Mason Patriots: Will be posted soon.

Kansas Jayhawks: Will be posted soon.

 

 

George Mason Patriots:  None.

Kansas Jayhawks:  B. Pettiford (G) Mid Jan - Abdominal injury. K. Cuffe Jr (G) out for season - Redshirt.

 

 

“I think it’s the best place to play a college basketball game in America.” - Kim English on going to Kansas for this game.

 

 

“I'm kind of excited about our team. Not that I think we're great, not that I'm giddy about it or anything, but I do think they're fun to watch. I've enjoyed watching them play a lot of times because they, for the most part, they're unselfish and they can make athletic plays.” - Bill Self on his team this season.

 

 

 

D. Cooper 

D. Gaines 

X. Johnson 

J. Oduro 

D. Schwartz

 

O. Agbaji 

C. Braun 

D. Harris 

R. Martin 

D. McCormack

 

 

PPG: J. Oduro (17.4)

APG: X. Johnson (4.5)

Reb/G: D. Gaines (7.8)

 

PPG: O. Agbaji (21.5)

APG: D. Harris (4)

Reb/G: C. Braun (6.5)

 

Coaches:

George Mason Patriots: Kim English (1st season)

Kansas Jayhawks: Bill Self (19th season)