NIT: George Mason-Penn State Odds Preview

The George Mason Patriots and the Penn State Nittany Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Bryce Jordan Center in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Penn State was defeated 79-65 by Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, as 7-point underdogs. The 144 points sailed OVER the posted total of 122.
Jamelle Cornley had 20 points and nine rebounds in the loss for the Nittany Lions.
Team records:
George Mason: 22-10 SU, 14-12-1 ATS
Penn State: 22-11 SU, 15-11 ATS
George Mason most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
After playing Virginia Commonwealth are 9-1
After a loss are 8-2

Penn State most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
After playing Purdue are 1-9
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of George Mason's last 5 games
George Mason is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
George Mason is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
George Mason is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Penn State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Penn State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Penn State's last 6 games