Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Central Florida when they take on the George Washington Colonials on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Central Florida Knights in this one, their betting line was listed as -1.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Central Florida Knights vs George Washington Colonials Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Washington Colonials sit at 7-4 (2-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Central Florida Knights are currently 7-2 (3-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? George Washington is 3-5 OU, and Central Florida is 1-4 OU.
The Colonials - Knights odds would favor the Colonials if the lines were set according to our power ranks. George Washington is rated No. 95 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Central Florida is at No. 199.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Central Florida is ranked No. 8 in NCAA basketball at 44.8 per game. Contrast that with George Washington's No. 50 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, George Washington is the No. 156-ranked team in the country at 7.18 per game, while Central Florida rates No. 195 at 6.44 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Central Florida got 17 points from Matt Williams but lost anyway, 58-49, to Pennsylvania on Monday at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena.
Jaren Sina scored 20 points leading the Colonials to a 79-62 victory over Howard at Charles E. Smith Center on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Central Florida home to Miami-Ohio, Sunday, December 18th
George Washington at Miami, Thursday, December 22nd