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George Washington Revolutionaries to Face UMass Minutemen in College Basketball Showdown

Game time: January 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: William D. Mullins Memorial Center — Amherst, MA

Article updated Jan 20, 6:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The George Washington Revolutionaries are set to face the UMass Minutemen in a college basketball game this Saturday. The Revolutionaries are on a three-game winning streak

Game outlook

The George Washington Revolutionaries are set to face the UMass Minutemen in a college basketball game this Saturday. The Revolutionaries are on a three-game winning streak and will be looking to extend it. The game will take place at the William D. Mullins Memorial Center and is scheduled to start at 12 PM ET. George Washington is coming off a 75-62 win against George Mason, while UMass suffered a narrow 79-78 loss to Loyola Chicago. Notably, George Washington has a strong record against UMass, winning nine out of their last ten games against them. The current betting line favors UMass, with an opening line of -6.5 and the current line at UMass -7.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Colonials +230 | Minutemen -290

Spread: Colonials +7.5 (-110) | Minutemen -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 160 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 74%.

George Washington Colonials

The Revolutionaries are entering this game with strong momentum, having won their last three games. A victory in this game would mark their fourth consecutive win and second consecutive road win. George Washington is averaging 82.4 points per game and scored 75 points in their last game, with a shooting percentage of 42.6% for field goals and 38.1% for three-pointers. Darren Buchanan Jr. led the Revolutionaries with 21 points and nine rebounds, while James Bishop IV contributed 20 points and six rebounds, and Maximus Edwards added 10 points and six rebounds. George Washington has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 75.3 points per game. In their last game, they allowed 62 points and will need to improve defensively in order to secure a win. According to power rankings, George Washington is ranked 27th in offense, averaging 82.71 points per game, and 275th in defense, allowing 75.18 points per game. They have a season record of 14-3 and are ranked 9-7 against the spread. The Revolutionaries have a strong offensive performance, shooting 46.87% for field goals and 73.91% for free throws, as well as making 38.97% of their three-pointers. They average 39.76 rebounds per game and have 13.29 offensive assists and 14.41 turnovers per game. Defensively, George Washington allows opponents to shoot 39.29% for field goals and 72.20% for free throws, with a three-point percentage of 31.45%. They average 38.94 defensive rebounds per game and have 13.35 defensive assists and 11.76 turnovers per game. 🎥 | Enjoy all the goods from yesterday’s W. #RaiseHigh pic.twitter.com/j2S7yZSxmN

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UMass Minutemen Analysis

The UMass Minutemen are currently not performing well and have lost their last two games. However, they have a chance to break their losing streak against the Revolutionaries, potentially securing their ninth win in their last 10 home games. In terms of offense, UMass is averaging 81.5 points per game and scored 78 points in their latest game. Their field goal percentage is 41.4% and their three-point percentage is 40%. Josh Cohen led the team with 28 points and eight rebounds, Jaylen Curry had 18 points and two rebounds, and Jayden Ndjigue contributed eight points and six rebounds. Defensively, UMass has been struggling, allowing an average of 71.9 points per game. They gave up 79 points in their last game and need to improve in order to secure a win. There is some uncertainty about Matt Cross's availability due to an ankle injury. Additionally, UMass has a power ranking of 100 and is ranked #36 for offense, averaging 81.69 points per game, and #176 for defense, allowing an average of 71.50 points per game. They have an overall record of 11-6 (12-5 ATS). In their last three matchups against UMass, George Washington went 1-2 (1-2 ATS). The Minutemen's field goal percentage is 46.27% (ranked #105), their free throw percentage is 68.57% (ranked #276), and their three-point percentage is 31.08% (ranked #295 in the NCAAB). They average 39.06 rebounds per game (ranked #64), 16.69 offensive assists, and 10.88 turnovers per game (ranked #30 and #71 respectively). On defense, UMass allows a field goal percentage of 41.31% (ranked #85), a free throw percentage of 71.73% (ranked #224 in the NCAAB). They allow a three-point percentage of 33.15% (ranked #187) and average 34.88 defensive rebounds per game (ranked #34.88). They have an average of 12.19 defensive assists and 14.69 turnovers per game (ranked #131 and #53 respectively). "Cohen, as skilled as he is, it's almost like Nikola Jokic, who is able to operate in that 3-point area and play isolation basketball." @UMassMBB pic.twitter.com/RTIfMtFYHq

UMass Home Advantage and Impressive Record Makes Them the Favorites in Match Against George Washington

Despite George Washington having a more favorable season record, it is important to acknowledge that UMass holds a significant advantage as they are playing on their home turf where they boast an impressive 8-1 track record. Conversely, The Revolutionaries have had limited exposure to true road games, resulting in a modest 1-1 win-loss ratio. The Minutemen's recent performances at home have been particularly noteworthy, as they have clinched victory in their last four matches with a double-digit margin. Demonstrating consistency in their success, UMass holds a commendable overall KenPom rating of 99, surpassing George Washington's relatively lower rating of 162. This divergence can be attributed to George Washington's weaker strength of schedule, ranking at 353. Given these circumstances, it is advisable to place your bets in favor of UMass, considering their proven proficiency on their home court.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · George Washington Colonials+230 → +197Moved
  • Moneyline · UMass Minutemen-290 → -230Moved
  • Spread · George Washington Colonials+6.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UMass Minutemen-6.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over160 (-110) → 158 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under160 (-110) → 158 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

George Washington Colonials
7-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UMass Minutemen
8-6 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-20T11:18:27.256Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The UMass Minutemen are currently not performing well and have lost their last two games. However, they have a chance to break their losing streak against the Revolutionaries, potentially securing their ninth win in their last 10 home games. In terms of offense, UMass is averaging 81.5 points per game and scored 78 points in their latest game. Their field goal percentage is 41.4% and their three-point percentage is 40%. Josh Cohen led the team with 28 points and eight rebounds, Jaylen Curry had 18 points and two rebounds, and Jayden Ndjigue contributed eight points and six rebounds. Defensively, UMass has been struggling, allowing an average of 71.9 points per game. They gave up 79 points in their last game and need to improve in order to secure a win. There is some uncertainty about Matt Cross's availability due to an ankle injury. Additionally, UMass has a power ranking of 100 and is ranked #36 for offense, averaging 81.69 points per game, and #176 for defense, allowing an average of 71.50 points per game. They have an overall record of 11-6 (12-5 ATS). In their last three matchups against UMass, George Washington went 1-2 (1-2 ATS). The Minutemen's field goal percentage is 46.27% (ranked #105), their free throw percentage is 68.57% (ranked #276), and their three-point percentage is 31.08% (ranked #295 in the NCAAB). They average 39.06 rebounds per game (ranked #64), 16.69 offensive assists, and 10.88 turnovers per game (ranked #30 and #71 respectively). On defense, UMass allows a field goal percentage of 41.31% (ranked #85), a free throw percentage of 71.73% (ranked #224 in the NCAAB). They allow a three-point percentage of 33.15% (ranked #187) and average 34.88 defensive rebounds per game (ranked #34.88). They have an average of 12.19 defensive assists and 14.69 turnovers per game (ranked #131 and #53 respectively). "Cohen, as skilled as he is, it's almost like Nikola Jokic, who is able to operate in that 3-point area and play isolation basketball." @UMassMBB pic.twitter.com/RTIfMtFYHq

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-01-07UMass Minutemen 73 · George Washington Colonials 81
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UMass Minutemen defeated George Washington Colonials 81-67

UMass Minutemen defeated George Washington Colonials 81-67 on January 20, 2024, a 14-point decision in the series. UMass Minutemen's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded George Washington Colonials +5.5 (-110) spread, UMass Minutemen covered, while the 148 combined points finished under the recorded total of 158.

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  • Novacek84Total · Over 160 (-110)Loss