George Washington at George Mason

George Mason has won three straight games and is tied with VCU for the top spot in the Atlantic-10 Conference. George Washington has had a good season as they hit the road with a 13-4 mark but are 2-2 in conference play. George Mason likes a slower tempo, and the Patriots have attempted just 53 shots per game and the defense has led the way as the Patriots are allowing opponents to shoot just 36% on the season and 31% from deep. The Colonials are very good defensively and have limited opponents to 40% shooting and a stingy 29% from 3. I think this line is high, as the number of combined shots in George Mason's games is very low, and getting a margin against a strong defense won't be easy. I like George Washington in this one.