The Rhode Island Rams (10-3, 2-0 A10) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the George Washington Colonials (8-7, 1-1 A10) at Charles E. Smith Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Rhode Island Rams at George Washington Colonials Betting Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they topped the La Salle Explorers, 74-62. Rhode Island’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over La Salle. The Rams had a rate of 13.8 (worse than their season average of 13.3), while the Explorers posted a mark of 24.2 (above their season average of 13.7). With 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting, E.C. Matthews was the game’s leading scorer.
The Colonials lost to the Duquesne Dukes in their last game, 69-52. Duquesne’s 0.543 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over George Washington, who had a rate of 0.402. The Dukes’ mark was above their season average of 0.486, while the Colonials’ was below their season average of 0.482. Yuta Watanabe had a solid game for George Washington, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The offense of George Washington (270th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 100.4) will face off against the stingy defense of Rhode Island (79th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 96.8). The Rams figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Rams rank 16th in turnover percentage (15.5 percent), while the Colonials rank 278th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.5 percent).
After the Rams won the lone contest against the Colonials last season, 82-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Rams knocked down 18 of their 20 free throws (90.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 21.4).
Rhode Island Rams vs. George Washington Colonials Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Rhode Island ranks 24th in steals per game (8.5) while George Washington ranks 169th (5.4).
The Colonials rank 38th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Rams rank 91st (3.7).
Rhode Island leads the nation with 14.3 three pointers allowed per game while George Washington is 24th with 18.1 three pointers allowed per game.
The Rams are 27th in the NCAA with 10.7 assists allowed per game while the Colonials are 41st with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
