Dayton vs. George Mason, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Dayton (16-9, 7-5 A-10) will be going for their second consecutive win when they visit EagleBank Arena on Wednesday night to face George Mason (21-5, 9-4 A-10) at 7 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Flyers vs. Patriots prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our NCAAB Betting Picks

The Flyers are coming off a 70-59 win over Davidson as five-point favorites. The Patriots are coming off a 72-53 loss to George Washington as 3.5-point underdogs.

George Mason is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Dayton.

Dayton Trying To Snap Four-Game Road Losing Streak

The Flyers bounced back from their loss to VCU with a win over Davidson, moving them within five games of conference-leading Saint Louis. They have lost four straight road games and will try to put an end to the streak with a win on Wednesday.

Dayton averages 75.8 points per game. They’ve made 45 percent of their field goals and 33 percent of their three-pointers.

Javon Bennett leads the Flyers with 15.7 points and 3.2 assists per game. De’Shayne Montgomery averages 14.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Amael L’Etang averages 11.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

Dayton is giving up 71.4 points per game. Opponents have made 44 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers against them.

George Mason Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak

The Patriots didn’t have success on their two-game road trip, losing both games. They are now third in the A-10 standings, 3.5 games behind Saint Louis, and will try to make up some ground with a win on Wednesday.

George Mason averages 74.5 points per game. They’ve made 48 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.

Kory Mincy leads the Patriots with 15.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Riley Allenspach averages 13.1 points and six rebounds per game, while Jahari Long averages 11.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

George Mason is giving up 67.3 points per game. Opponents have made 42 percent of their field goals and 32 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Injuries: T.J. Prosise (Undisclosed) has been ruled out of this game.

Dayton vs. George Mason Picks

Point Spread Pick for Dayton vs. George Mason

• George Mason Patriots to cover. (4 Units)

The Patriots have the edge in this game because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 75 points per game, while making over 48 percent of their shots. Their ball movement has been good, and they rebound the ball well, grabbing more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball and won’t give the Flyers many easy-scoring looks. The Flyers have been terrible defensively on the road, and gave up more than 81 points in each of their last three road games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Patriots. Take George Mason to cover the spread.

Over/Under Pick for Dayton vs. George Mason

• Under (4 Units)

The Flyers average 75.8 points per game. They play at the fastest pace in the nation, averaging possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 64.8 points per game at home. The Patriots average 74.5 points per game. They play at the fastest pace in the nation, averaging possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 76 points per game in their last three games. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.