George Washington Colonials vs. Richmond Spiders ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The George Washington Colonials (7-15, 3-6 A10) will be at the Robins Center to challenge the Richmond Spiders (9-14, 3-7 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

George Washington Colonials vs. Richmond Spiders ATS Odds

In their last game, the Spiders were victorious over the George Mason Patriots, 81-67, while the Colonials fell to the VCU Rams, 60-50.

Richmond dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.208 (above their season average of 0.206) and a turnover percentage of 16.6 (worse than their season average of 14.2). George Mason recorded marks of 0.125 and 24.9, respectively, for those same stats. George Washington, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-22; 77.3 percent). Jacob Gilyard was a key piece for Richmond with 28 points, six assists and six steals. Meanwhile, Maceo Jack led the way for George Washington, finishing with 14 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Nathan Cayo led the Spiders to a 76-56 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 18 points. One of Richmond’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 27 free throw attempts, while George Washington had 15.

Points at the line might be scarce for Richmond in this battle. The Spiders currently rank 272nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while George Washington ranks 52nd in FTA rate allowed (0.190).

George Washington Colonials vs. Richmond Spiders Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Richmond ranks 59th in assists per game (15.1) while George Washington ranks 231st (11.4).
  • The Spiders rank 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Colonials rank 165th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
  • The Spiders rank 46th in steals per game (7.6) while the Colonials rank 163rd (5.6).
  • Richmond ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while George Washington ranks 256th (38.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Colonials’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).