The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between George Washington and Richmond on Thursday, with the host Colonials trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The George Washington Colonials were listed as -5.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Richmond Spiders vs George Washington Colonials Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
George Washington Colonials battles the Richmond Spiders, currently sitting with a 10-8 mark (6-8 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 8-9 for the George Washington Colonials and 10-4 for the Richmond Spiders.
The Colonials - Spiders odds would favor the Colonials if the lines were set according to our power ranks. George Washington is rated No. 44 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Richmond is at No. 170.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Richmond is ranked No. 235 in NCAA basketball at 32.83 per game. Contrast that with George Washington's No. 79 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, George Washington is the No. 170-ranked team in the country at 6.47 per game, while Richmond rates No. 75 at 7.89 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Terry Allen scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Spiders to a win (they lost 78-70 to Davidson at Robins Center on Monday).
George Washington earned a 62-58 victory over Rhode Island on Friday, getting 13 points from Tyler Cavanaugh at Charles E. Smith Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Richmond at St. Bonaventure, Sunday, January 31st
George Washington at George Mason, Sunday, January 31st