The UMass Minutemen will hit the floor running against the away George Washington Colonials Wednesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, UMass sat as -5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
George Washington Colonials vs UMass Minutemen Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMass Minutemen sit at 11-14 (12-12 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the George Washington Colonials are currently 10-15 (7-15 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? UMass is 13-11 OU, and George Washington is 12-10 OU.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the UMass Minutemen at No. 222 and the George Washington Colonials at No. 299 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and George Washington is ranked No. 229 in NCAA basketball at 32.8 per game. Contrast that with UMass's No. 207 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UMass is the No. 71-ranked team in the country at 8.64 per game, while George Washington rates No. 250 at 5.56 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
George Washington got 19 points from Yuta Watanabe but lost anyway, 72-65, to George Mason on Saturday at EagleBank Arena.
UMass got 21 points from Luwane Pipkins but lost anyway, 85-73, to Saint Joseph's on Saturday at Hagan Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
George Washington home to VCU, Saturday, February 17th
UMass at Davidson, Saturday, February 17th