Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Davidson Wildcats (10-9, 4-3 A10), 4-point favorites, travel to George Washington to take on the Colonials (9-11, 3-4 A10). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 133 points and it begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Davidson Wildcats at George Washington Colonials Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Colonials defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 85-69, while the Wildcats beat the George Mason Patriots 68-53.
The Wildcats knocked down 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and held the Patriots to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.478). Meanwhile, George Washington dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 16.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.488). For those same stats, Saint Joseph’s put up marks of 17.1 and 0.518, respectively. George Washington received a boost from Chase Paar, who put up 10 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jon Axel Gudmundsson played a key role for Davidson with 27 points and 10 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 73-62. The Wildcats’ 10.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Colonials, who had a rate of 20.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. George Washington currently ranks 298th in possessions per game (66.8) and Davidson is 324th (66.1). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Wildcats. They rank 47th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent). Conversely, the Colonials force the 24th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.8 percent).
Davidson Wildcats at George Washington Colonials Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- George Washington ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Davidson ranks 173rd (2.5).
- The Colonials rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Wildcats rank 88th (11.8).
- George Washington ranks 231st in rebounds per game (33.4) while Davidson ranks 259th (32.4).
- The Wildcats rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Colonials rank 122nd (6.7).
- George Washington ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while Davidson ranks 98th (20.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 3.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
