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George Washington Favored to Dominate La Salle in Atlantic 10 Showdown

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 vs La Salle Stats

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 2-4 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.

La Salle Explorers Analysis

The La Salle Explorers are struggling, with three losses in their last four games. They are coming off a disappointing defeat to Fordham, where they had defensive lapses and poor shooting. Center Demetrius Lilley is questionable for the upcoming game, and leading scorer Corey McKeithan will be key for the team. La Salle ranks poorly in offensive and defensive efficiency, with issues in scoring, rebounding, and turnovers. Their defense allows opponents to shoot well and score at a high rate. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 259 and will need to improve in several areas to turn their season around.

George Washington emerging as dominant force in recent basketball season

George Washington is widely considered the superior team due to recent successful performances, including two consecutive wins which likely boosted their team morale. Their defensive prowess, exemplified by their ability to limit opposing teams to a shooting percentage of 41.2% and a three-point shooting percentage of 30.4% on the road, further supports this assertion. Despite La Salle's past success in this series, George Washington's current roster, under the leadership of head coach Chris Caputo and the standout performances of players such as 6-11 center Castro, positions them as the stronger team this season.

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