Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the George Washington Colonials (6-6) head to Vermont to take on the Catamounts (8-5). The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
George Washington Colonials vs. Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Catamounts dismantled the Lipscomb Bisons 86-63, while the Colonials beat the Longwood Lancers 78-65.
The Colonials, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.488, had a great mark of 0.565, while the Lancers had a turnover percentage of 17.6 (above the 13.4 mark opponents have averaged against George Washington this season). Vermont, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.195) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 27.4). Lipscomb was 0.169 and 22.9, respectively, for those same stats. Stef Smith had a solid outing for Vermont with 20 points. Meanwhile, Armel Potter had a solid performance for George Washington, recording 13 points and 12 assists.
The Catamounts won the sole game between these two teams last year, 69-53. Vermont had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.635 vs. 0.341). George Washington, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 18.6). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Vermont currently ranks 309th in possessions per game (66.9) and George Washington is 300th (67.3).
George Washington Colonials at Vermont Catamounts ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- George Washington ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (15.1) while Vermont ranks 150th (22.7).
- The Colonials allow the 27th-fewest assists per game (10.1) while the Catamounts rank 30th (10.2).
- The Catamounts average 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. The Colonials rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- George Washington ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while Vermont ranks 60th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 8.4 for the season.
