The George Washington Colonials will try to cover the point spread at Charles E. Smith Center on Saturday when they get a visit from the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams were listed as -1-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs George Washington Colonials Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Washington Colonials are 21-7 so far on the season, and 13-12-1 ATS vs the number. The Virginia Commonwealth Rams, meanwhile, are 20-8 and 16-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen George Washington go 13-13 and the Virginia Commonwealth Rams go 12-12-1 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the George Washington Colonials rated this week at No. 79 and the Virginia Commonwealth Rams sitting at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and George Washington has the nation's No. 106-rated offensive output, at 75.39 PPG. The visiting Virginia Commonwealth Rams defense ranks No. 62 allowing on average 67.29 PPG. The Colonials FG% has averaged 44.39% so far, less than the George Washington Rams marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.34% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rams got 24 points from Melvin Johnson, but it was George Mason that prevailed in a 76-69 final on Wednesday at Patriot Center.
George Washington earned a 73-61 victory over Richmond on Wednesday, getting 16 points from Patricio Garino at Robins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Virginia Commonwealth home to Davidson, Wednesday, March 2nd
George Washington at George Mason, Tuesday, March 1st