Barclays Center will host Saint Louis Billikens vs George Washington Colonials action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the George Washington Colonials betting line as -12-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Saint Louis Billikens vs George Washington Colonials Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The George Washington Colonials bring a 22-9 record (14-14-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 11-20 Billikens, who are 11-17 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed George Washington go 14-15 so far and the Saint Louis Billikens go 13-15.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the George Washington Colonials rated this week at No. 46 and the Saint Louis Billikens sitting at No. 283.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Saint Louis is ranked No. 240 in NCAA basketball at 32.77 per game. Contrast that with George Washington's No. 59 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, George Washington is the No. 166-ranked team in the country at 6.61 per game, while Saint Louis rates No. 205 at 6.1 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Saint Louis got 24 points from Marcus Bartley en route to a 83-78 victory over George Mason on Wednesday at Barclays Center.
The Colonials endured a 87-80 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from Yuta Watanabe at Belk Arena.