George Washington Colonials vs La Salle Explorers Betting Picks & Predictions
This article discusses the upcoming basketball game between George Washington and La Salle, with both teams aiming to improve their standings in the Atlantic 10 conference.
Game outlook
This article discusses the upcoming basketball game between George Washington and La Salle, with both teams aiming to improve their standings in the Atlantic 10 conference. The game is set to take place on Saturday at 2:30pmET in Philadelphia at John Glaser Arena. La Salle has had recent success against George Washington, winning all three matchups last season. George Washington is currently the betting favorite with a line opening at -1.5 in their favor. Fans can read on for more information regarding this prediction and other quality analysis.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Colonials -120 | Explorers +100
Spread: Colonials -1 (-110) | Explorers +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Washington will win straight-up is 55%.
George Washington Colonials
George Washington's men's basketball team has had a strong record of 11-1 at home but has struggled on the road with a 19-16 record. After a rough stretch of losses, they bounced back with wins over Saint Louis and Richmond, led by players like Rafael Castro and Gerald Drumgoole Jr. Castro, a Providence transfer, has been a key player, averaging 12.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Drumgoole, a transfer from Pitt, Albany, and Delaware, leads the team with 13.1 points per game. The team ranks 118th on KenPom with a balanced offense and defense. They are currently 4-4 in the Atlantic 10, tied for fourth place with four other teams. Offensively, they struggle with three-point shooting and rebounding, but their defense is strong, particularly in limiting three-point percentage. In terms of power ranking, they are ranked 197 and have strong defensive stats, allowing an average of 40.82% field goals and 29.02% three-pointers. Offensively, they score an average of 76.30 points per game but struggle with three-point shooting, making just 30.96% of their attempts. Overall, George Washington is a competitive team in the Atlantic 10 conference.