George Mason Patriots defeat UMBC Retrievers 82-54: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · UMBC Retrievers 54, George Mason Patriots 82
The George Mason Patriots beat the UMBC Retrievers 82-54 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at EagleBank Arena. The George Mason Patriots covered the spread as 19.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 147.5, with 136 points combined. AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots final score and game recap
The George Mason Patriots led 33-27 at halftime. They outscored the UMBC Retrievers 49-27 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Aidan Able (UMBC Retrievers): 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Flash Burton (UMBC Retrievers): 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor (George Mason Patriots): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Elijah Jones (George Mason Patriots): 13 points, 8 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots?
The George Mason Patriots covered the spread as 19.5-point favorites, winning by 28 points.
The spread opened at George Mason Patriots -16.5 and closed at George Mason Patriots -19.5. AiQ's pick was the UMBC Retrievers +20.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots go over or under the total?
The game went under: 136 points combined against a closing total of 147.5, under by 11.5. 60 of the 136 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 147.5. AiQ's pick was the under 146.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots predictions do?
AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the George Mason Patriots to win at -3600, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
- Spread: the UMBC Retrievers +20.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 146.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total and wrong on the spread.
UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: UMBC Retrievers +10.5 covered, paying -110.
- George Mason Patriots team total 84.5: the under, paying -125, with 82 scored.
- UMBC Retrievers team total 63.5: the under, paying -115, with 54 scored.
- First-half moneyline: George Mason Patriots won the first half, paying -1050.
- First-half total 70.5: the under, paying -120, with 60 points scored.
UMBC Retrievers vs. George Mason Patriots odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UMBC Retrievers at +1500 and the George Mason Patriots at -4000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the George Mason Patriots a 94% favorite. The George Mason Patriots won as the favorite at -4000: $2.50 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the George Mason Patriots, the price before the game was -3600: priced below fair (−0.7% value).
The spread moved toward the George Mason Patriots between the open and the close, and they covered.
UMBC Retrievers and George Mason Patriots betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the UMBC Retrievers 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the George Mason Patriots 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for UMBC Retrievers and George Mason Patriots?
Next for the UMBC Retrievers: at the Marist Red Foxes on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the George Mason Patriots: the Coppin State Eagles at home on Friday, November 6, 2026.