The George Washington Colonials (5-5) will be at home in the Charles E. Smith Center when they go head-to-head against the Harvard Crimson (6-4). Action starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Harvard Crimson vs. George Washington Colonials Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Colonials were victorious over the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 66-56, while the Crimson dismantled the Massachusetts Minutemen 89-55.
Harvard played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.503) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 30.1). Massachusetts was 0.353 and 34.9, respectively, for those same stats. George Washington, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.179 (below their season average of 0.266) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 26.1). For those same stats, Delaware had marks of 0.102 and 25.0, respectively. Arnaldo Toro played a pivotal role for George Washington with 12 points and 17 rebounds. Robert Baker had a solid performance for Harvard, contributing 19 points.
The Crimson won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 75-61. Harvard had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.2 vs. 15.2). George Washington, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 16.3). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of George Washington will face off against the stingy defense of Harvard. The Colonials rank 234th in offensive efficiency, while the Crimson are 76th in defensive efficiency. The Crimson figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Harvard Crimson vs. George Washington Colonials Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – George Washington, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Harvard ranks 46th in steals per game (8.1) while George Washington ranks 185th (4.9).
- The Colonials are 25th in the nation with 10.0 assists allowed per game while the Crimson are 46th with 10.8 assists allowed per game.
- Harvard averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the country. George Washington ranks 141st in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- The Crimson rank 23rd in blocks per game (5.3) while the Colonials rank 72nd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
- George Washington allows the third-fewest three pointers per game (14.2) while Harvard ranks 47th (19.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 9.5 for the season.
