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Saint Joseph's Favored to Win Road Matchup Against George Washington in Nation's Capital

In this upcoming hardwood matchup between Saint Joseph's and George Washington in the nation's capital, our prediction is that Saint Joseph's will come out on top. Despite their recent loss to George Mason, they were able to cover the spread as underdogs. George Washington, on the other hand, secured a win against Davidson as underdogs. With Saint Joseph's holding a historical advantage over George Washington and winning the last three meetings, including a recent victory in 2024, they are the betting favorite to win this game with the line remaining at -1.5. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting contest on Wednesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks -135 | Colonials +110
• Spread: Hawks -1.5 (-110) | Colonials +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Josephs will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Josephs vs George Washington Stats

St. Josephs Hawks

Saint Joseph's suffered a tough loss to George Mason, dropping to 15-10 overall and 6-6 in conference play. Despite leading by as many as 16 points in the first half, the Hawks struggled in the second half, ultimately falling short. Xzayvier Brown led the team with 19 points in the game. On the season, the Hawks rank 156th in scoring offense, 75th in defense, and 107th in rebounding. They shoot 45.5% from the field as a team and convert 74.9% of free throws. St. Josephs ranks 50th in power rankings and faces a challenging season ahead.

George Washington Colonials Analysis

George Washington Colonials recently secured a road win against Davidson, improving their record to 17-9 overall and tying for seventh in the Atlantic 10 with a 6-7 conference mark. The team demonstrated resilience in their victory, trailing early before going on a 14-0 run to take a commanding lead. Leading scorer Rafael Castro contributed 20 points and six boards in the win. The Revolutionaries are ranked 186th in offense, averaging 74.08 points per game, and 57th in defense, allowing 67.36 points per game. They shoot 44.45% from the field, 30.72% from beyond the arc, and 70.19% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they limit opponents to 41.08% from the field and 31.04% from three-point range. George Washington also averages 35.84 rebounds and 14.16 assists per game on offense, while recording 35.04 defensive rebounds and 12.60 assists on defense. The team's performance places them at a power ranking of 258.

Hawks vs Revolutionaries: Close Matchup Expected with Strong Defensive Showings

Both teams possess similar levels of offensive proficiency but excel in scoring defense. The Hawks display stronger shooting skills, particularly at the free-throw line. Despite a 2-5 record on the road, Saint Joseph’s has been competitive in close defeats, underscoring their resilience. On the other hand, the Revolutionaries boast an impressive 11-3 record at home, despite recent setbacks against George Mason and VCU. George Washington's weaknesses on the offensive glass leave them vulnerable to second-chance points. Ultimately, their struggles with free-throw shooting and perimeter offense contribute to their downfall in a closely contested match. A road victory for Saint Joseph’s seems likely given their strengths in key areas.

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