The No. 21 George Washington Colonials (9-1) will be at home when they challenge the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (3-5). Action begins at 1:00 pm ET on Saturday, Dec. 19.
The Colonials enter this game hoping for similar success after blowing out Rutgers 83-49 in their last matchup. Tyler Cavanaugh was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting. The Peacocks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their demoralizing 72-46 loss against Seton Hall in their last game. Elias Desport had a team-high nine points.
This one isn’t expected to be close when George Washington, a substantial 16-point favorite, takes on Saint Peter’s. The matchup has an estimated Over/Under (O/U) of 134 points. The Colonials have gone 9-1 Straight Up (SU) and 4-2-1 Against The Spread (ATS). The Colonials are one of the best in Division I in terms of free throw percentage, shooting an impressive .765 from the free throw line. Crossing over to the defensive side of the court, the Colonials prevent teams from making three-pointers, ranking 23rd in the nation with a .284 opponent field-goal percentage from three-point range. Not making mistakes with the ball is a staple of the George Washington offense, which averages just 11.2 turnovers per game.
In the other locker room, the Peacocks have records of 4-1 ATS and 3-5 SU.
George Washington and Saint Peter’s will be facing off for their first head-to-head game in recent seasons.
Predictions: SU Winner – GW, ATS Winner – GW, O/U – Over
Notes
George Washington is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games.
George Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home.
Saint Peter’s averages 69.2 points per game, placing the team just 265th in the nation. George Washington ranks 90th in points allowed, giving up 66.7 points per game.
Ranked 56th, the George Washington Colonials have an offensive rating of 113.5. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks rank 196th with a defensive rating of just 102.4.
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks average 70.2 possessions per game and .986 points per possession. The George Washington Colonials earn fewer possessions with 68.5, but they score more points with 1.135.
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks average an effective field goal percentage of 47.0% this season. The George Washington Colonials have a winning 2-1 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 47.0% or greater.
George Washington attempts an average of 18.0 three pointers per game and Saint Peter’s attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the George Washington Colonials have a winning 4-1 record while the Saint Peter’s Peacocks have a 3-2 record.
George Washington, the 98th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 39.1 rebounds per game. Saint Peter’s does worse, ranked 141st with 38.1.
Saint Peter’s makes an average of 5.5 steals per game. George Washington has a stellar 6-1 record when it allows at least 5 steals.
