The George Washington Colonials (7-10, 1-3 A10) will be at the William D. Mullins Center to square off with the Massachusetts Minutemen (7-10, 1-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
George Washington Colonials vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Minutemen lost to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 74-61, while the Colonials defeated the George Mason Patriots, 73-67.
The Colonials made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.484). Massachusetts, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (14-19; 73.7 percent). Tre Mitchell put together a good performance for Massachusetts with 28 points and six rebounds. Armel Potter, meanwhile played well for George Washington, contributing 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
The Colonials dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, George Washington won 68-64. Getting to the charity stripe was one of George Washington’s biggest advantages. They made 36 trips to the line, while Massachusetts went 22 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
George Washington Colonials at Massachusetts Minutemen Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- George Washington ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Massachusetts ranks 224th (15.2).
- The Colonials rank 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4) while the Minutemen rank 233rd (37.9).
- George Washington is fifth in the NCAA with 15.5 three pointers allowed per game while Massachusetts is 32nd with 18.2 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Minutemen rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Colonials rank 136th (4.2).
- Massachusetts ranks 79th in steals per game (7.5) while George Washington ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Minutemen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 1.9 for the season.
