The George Washington Colonials (4-9) will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (7-6, 0-1 A10) at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
George Washington Colonials at Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Colonials played, they were beaten by the Stony Brook Seawolves, 77-74. Stony Brook’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over George Washington, who had a mark of 19.5. George Washington’s Arnaldo Toro had a good outing, recording 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Hawks beat the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last contest, 79-64. The Hawks had a much better free throw rate (0.315 vs. 0.113) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.574 vs. 0.460). With 17 points and 14 rebounds, Saint Joseph’s’ Pierfrancesco Oliva put together a solid game.
After the Colonials won the sole contest against the Hawks last season, 70-64, these teams will battle for the first time this year. George Washington had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 27.0). Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 20.0).
Charlie Brown has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Saint Joseph’s.
George Washington might struggle to create turnovers. Saint Joseph’s ranks first in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.3 percent), while George Washington forces the 181st-most turnovers (19.6 percent). Moreover, the Colonials, who rank 321st in offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 percent), might have a tough time getting put-back points against the Hawks, who rank 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).
George Washington at Saint Joseph’s Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Joseph’s, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Joseph’s ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while George Washington ranks 245th (18.6).
The Hawks rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Colonials rank 104th (6.4).
Saint Joseph’s ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (36.5) while George Washington ranks 242nd (39.7).
The Hawks rank 202nd in assists per game (11.7) while the Colonials rank 228th (10.7).
Saint Joseph’s ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while George Washington ranks 66th (3.2).
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The Colonials’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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