The Vermont Catamounts (3-3) travel to George Washington to play the Colonials (1-5) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Vermont Catamounts vs. George Washington Colonials Free Prediction
The Catamounts are hoping for a better outcome after their 69-61 loss to the Bucknell Bison in their last outing. Bucknell’s 0.509 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Vermont, who had a mark of 0.358. The Bison’s mark was above their season average of 0.509, while the Catamounts’ was below their season average of 0.562. Ernie Duncan was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
In the Colonials’ last game, they won big over the Manhattan Jaspers, 70-43. The Colonials had a solid free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.221) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.622 (above their season average of 0.447). With 11 points and 13 rebounds, George Washington’s Arnaldo Toro played well.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. George Washington ranks 329th in possessions per game (66.3) and Vermont is 342nd (65.2) since the 2017-18 season. Moreover, the 20th-ranked offense of the Catamounts (offensive efficiency of 115.0) will go head-to-head against the 261st-ranked defense of the Colonials (defensive efficiency of 106.7).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
George Washington ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while Vermont ranks 211th (2.7).
The Catamounts rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Colonials rank 207th (6.7).
Vermont ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while George Washington ranks 108th (33.9).
The Catamounts rank 263rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Colonials rank 313th (17.4).
Vermont ranks 179th in assists per game (13.3) while George Washington ranks 188th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
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