Dayton vs George Mason Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Dayton vs George Mason Information
The Dayton Flyers return to the road Wednesday night with the 7:00 PM game in Virginia against the George Mason Patriots. Dayton has sixteen wins and 9 losses this season, having lost three of the last five following an 11-point victory in their last outing. The George Mason Patriots returned home Wednesday night with 21 wins and five losses after losing 3 of the last five, including two in a row, after a 19-point road loss in their last game. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.
Dayton Preview
The Dayton offense has averaged 75.8 points on 45% shoot from the floor this season. Defensively, Dayton is allowing 71.4 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 94 points per game over its last three losses. Javon Bennett leads the Dayton offense with 15.7 points and 3.2 assists per game. De’Shayne Montgomery is 2nd on the roster with 14.9 points per game. Keonte Jones averages 8.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.6 rebounds per game.
George Mason Preview
Offensively, George Mason has been phenomenal this season, averaging 74.5 points on 40% shooting, but has averaged just 62.6 points over their last three losses. Defensively, the Patriots have been outstanding, holding opponents to 67.3 points per game this season, but have allowed an average of 75 points over their last three losses. Kory Mincy leads the George Mason offense this season with 15.2 points per game. Riley Allenspach is second on the roster with 13.1 points to go along with the team-leading 6 rebounds. Jahari Long averages 11.6 points and a team-high 3.8 assists. Fatt Hill is 4th on the team, averaging 10.8 points in nearly 25 minutes per game.
Dayton vs George Mason Prediction
Both teams are having solid seasons heading into this matchup, with George Mason the clearly better team. The Patriots have an elite defense that will stifle George Mason in this game. Look for George Mason to end their recent skid as they do the job against a solid Dayton team on Wednesday night. Take George Mason to get the win and cover at home to end their recent two-game losing streak. Final Score Prediction, George Mason Patriots win and cover 75-66.
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