I think 8.5 is too many points here given how well Saint Joseph's is playing right now. The Hawks are 7-1 in their last eight games with the lone defeat a respectable seven-point loss at VCU. I like this George Mason team overall, although the Patriots are just 3-2 in their last five games with the wins coming by five, eight and four points. Saint Joseph's also matches up well with George Mason. The Hawks defend the paint well and foul at the lowest rate in the Atlantic 10. These two teams are even on paper and separated by one game in the A-10 standings. This feels like a game that goes down to the wire. Bet down to +7.5.