The George Washington Colonials (2-8) will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Howard Bison (6-3) at Charles E. Smith Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 14, 2018.
Howard Bison vs. George Washington Colonials Betting Prediction
The Bison come in on a high note after dismantling the Washington Adventist Shock in their last contest, 115-91. Howard had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.564 vs. 0.419) and had a better turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 13.6). Howard was lifted by Chad Lott, who was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Colonials played, they lost a tough one against the Stony Brook Seawolves, 77-74. Stony Brook’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over George Washington, who had a mark of 19.5. With 13 points and 11 rebounds, George Washington’s Arnaldo Toro had a good performance.
The Colonials won the only contest against the Bison last season, 84-75. The Colonials had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.578 vs. 0.431) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 31.8).
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the fast-paced Bison will look to push the more half-court-oriented Colonials. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bison rank 54th in possessions per game while the Colonials are 296th.
Howard at George Washington Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Howard, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Howard ranks 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while George Washington ranks 253rd (17.4).
The Bison rank 154th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Colonials rank 273rd (33.3).
Howard ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while George Washington ranks 144th (6.5).
The Bison rank 169th in assists per game (13.0) while the Colonials rank 251st (12.7).
George Washington ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Howard ranks 82nd (3.1).
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