The George Washington Colonials (10-12, 4-5 A10) will be at the Reilly Center to meet the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (14-8, 6-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
George Washington Colonials vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bonnies were victorious over the George Mason Patriots, 74-65, while the Colonials were blown out by the Richmond Spiders, 76-54.
St. Bonaventure dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.197) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.483). For those same stats, George Mason was 0.193 and 0.474, respectively. George Washington, meanwhile, held Richmond to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 21.2). Dominick Welch put together a good performance for St. Bonaventure with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Amir Harris had a solid performance for George Washington, contributing 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Osun Osunniyi led the Bonnies to a 71-66 victory. He produced 20 points, nine rebounds and five blocks. St. Bonaventure’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over George Washington. The Bonnies had a rate of 0.280, while the Colonials posted a mark of 0.200.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. St. Bonaventure currently ranks 323rd in possessions per game (66.0) and George Washington is 272nd (67.5).
George Washington Colonials vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- George Washington ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while St. Bonaventure ranks 219th (23.7).
- The Bonnies rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Colonials rank 140th (3.8).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.5) while George Washington ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bonnies have been outscored by an average of 8.8 points in their last five games. On the season, St. Bonaventure has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (6.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
