The George Washington Colonials will be trying to slam the Saint Joseph's Hawks on Saturday when the teams tip off at Charles E. Smith Center in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, George Washington sat as -3-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
Saint Joseph's Hawks vs George Washington Colonials Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Washington Colonials bring a 7-6 record (4-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 5-6 Hawks, who are 4-5 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed George Washington go 4-6 so far and the Saint Joseph's Hawks go 6-3.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 215-ranked George Washington Colonials and the No. 209-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and George Washington has the nation's No. 258-rated offensive output, at 65.31 PPG. The visiting Saint Joseph's Hawks defense ranks No. 218 allowing on average 76.36 PPG. The Colonials FG% has averaged 43.07% so far, more than the George Washington Hawks marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.93% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Saint Joseph's got 26 points from Shavar Newkirk on the way to a 77-73 loss against St. John's on Wednesday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
George Washington earned a 58-48 victory over Harvard on Saturday, getting 19 points from Patrick Steeves at Charles E. Smith Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Joseph's home to VCU, Wednesday, January 3rd
George Washington at Duquesne, Wednesday, January 3rd