The Rhode Island Rams (17-5, 9-1 A10) and the George Washington Colonials (10-13, 4-6 A10) clash at Charles E. Smith Center. The Rams look to prolong their nine-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Rhode Island Rams vs. George Washington Colonials Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Colonials got blown out by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 72-47, while the Rams beat the Massachusetts Minutemen, 73-67.
Rhode Island played a perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.291 (above their season average of 0.248) and a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 14.6). For those same stats, Massachusetts put up marks of 0.082 and 15.8, respectively. George Washington, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.534). George Washington was lifted by Jameer Nelson Jr., who had 19 points and six rebounds. Fatts Russell was a key piece for Rhode Island with 21 points.
The Rams won the lone game between these two teams last year, 80-53. Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 24.4). George Washington, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (13-18; 72.2 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
George Washington might have trouble scoring as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Rhode Island currently ranks 70th in defensive efficiency, while the Colonials rank 221st in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Rams rank 53rd in turnover percentage (17.1 percent), while the Colonials rank 346th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.7 percent).
Rhode Island Rams vs. George Washington Colonials Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Rhode Island ranks 39th in rebounds per game (39.1) while George Washington ranks 232nd (33.7).
- The Rams average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Colonials rank 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Rams rank 19th in steals per game (8.7) while the Colonials rank 204th (5.2).
- George Washington ranks 96th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Rhode Island ranks 277th (17.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
