The VCU Rams (20-6, 11-2 A10) welcome the George Washington Colonials (8-18, 4-9 A10) to Stuart Siegel Center. The Rams look to lengthen their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
George Washington Colonials vs. VCU Rams Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rams had no trouble getting past the Rhode Island Rams 76-42, while the Colonials beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 79-67.
George Washington played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.408 (above their season average of 0.218) and a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 17.0). Massachusetts was 0.228 and 16.9, respectively, for those same stats. VCU, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 18.3). Marcus Santos-Silva had a good outing for VCU, recording 19 points and 12 rebounds. Maceo Jack, meanwhile fueled George Washington with 20 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Santos-Silva led the Rams to a 60-50 victory. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. VCU won the rebounding battle. The Rams had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 22) and total rebounds (38 vs. 29).
VCU could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Rams rank third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.425), while George Washington is 317th in effective field goal percentage (0.472).
George Washington at VCU Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VCU ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while George Washington ranks 197th (23.4).
- The Rams rank 34th in steals per game (7.8) while the Colonials rank 185th (5.3).
- VCU ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.6) while George Washington ranks 141st (3.0).
- The Rams average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 88th in the NCAA. The Colonials rank 254th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
- VCU ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while George Washington ranks 188th (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.2, up from 9.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
