North Carolina Central Eagles at George Mason Patriots

Fairfax, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -13.5; over/under is 135.5

BOTTOM LINE: George Mason hosts North Carolina Central for the season opener.

George Mason finished 20-12 overall with a 14-3 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Patriots averaged 71.0 points per game while allowing opponents to score 65.9 last season.

North Carolina Central finished 10-6 in MEAC action and 6-9 on the road last season. The Eagles shot 45.4% from the field and 34.2% from 3-point range last season.

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