The South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2) meet the George Washington Colonials (0-4) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Naismith at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
George Washington Colonials vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Free Prediction
The last time the Colonials played, they were blown out by the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines, 84-61. Michigan’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over George Washington. The Wolverines had a rate of 0.113 (below their season average of 0.255), while the Colonials posted a mark of 0.078 (below their season average of 0.247). Arnaldo Toro played well for George Washington, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Gamecocks were beaten by the Providence Friars in their last outing, 76-67. Providence made good use of their 34 trips to the free throw line, converting on 28 of them (82.4 percent). South Carolina, on the other hand, was 11-14 (78.6 percent). With 14 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Hassani Gravett led South Carolina in scoring.
South Carolina could dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Gamecocks rank 46th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while George Washington ranks 267th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent) since the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the 277th-ranked offense of the Colonials (offensive efficiency of 101.6) will battle against the 57th-ranked defense of the Gamecocks (defensive efficiency of 99.0).
George Washington Colonials vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
George Washington ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while South Carolina ranks 273rd (5.0).
The Gamecocks rank 79th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Colonials rank 251st (33.7).
South Carolina ranks 169th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while George Washington ranks 302nd (17.1).
The Gamecocks rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while the Colonials rank 182nd (13.6).
George Washington ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (6.5) while South Carolina ranks 250th (7.2).
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