Bradley vs George Mason Picks and Prediction – 3/22/2025

On Saturday, the Bradley Braves visit EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia to play the George Mason Patriots in the second round of the NIT. Bradley reached the second round of the NIT by defeating North Alabama 71-62 on Wednesday and the first round. Darius Hannah scored 17 points to lead Bradley. Dating back to the regular season, Bradley has won six of the last seven. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

During the regular season, Bradley was led in scoring by Duke Deen, with an average of 13.6 points per game. Darius Hannah was second in scoring and the leading rebounder, with averages of 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Deen was the leader in assists, averaging 3.7 per game. Bradley scored an average of 76.8 points per game, shooting 48.4% overall and 40.1% from 3-point territory.

The George Mason Patriots reached the second round of the NIT by defeating Samford 86-69. KD Johnson was the leading scorer for George Mason with 20 points. Zack Anderson scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Patriots. The only loss suffered by George Mason over the last six games was in the Atlantic 10 tournament championship game to VCU 68-63.

During the regular season, Jalen Haynes was the leading scorer and leading rebounder, averaging 14.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Brayden O’Connor was the leader in assists, averaging 2.9 per game. George Mason had just two players who averaged double figures in scoring. The Patriots scored an average of 70.9 points per game.

George Mason will win and cover the number on Saturday when hosting the Bradley Braves in the second round of the NIT. George Mason has covered the number in four of its last five. Bradley has struggled versus opponents from the Atlantic 10, failing to cover in six of the last eight. George Mason's defense, which during the regular season allowed an average of just 63.1 points per game, will shut down the Bradley offense. Final Score Prediction, George Mason Patriots win and cover ATS 72-61.