Longwood Lancers at George Washington Colonials Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The George Washington Colonials (5-6) will be at home in the Charles E. Smith Center when they go head-to-head with the Longwood Lancers (5-7). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Longwood Lancers at George Washington Colonials Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Colonials were beaten by the Harvard Crimson, 88-75, while the Lancers lost a winnable game to the Citadel Bulldogs, 102-99.

Longwood held Citadel to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.4 (below their season average of 30.2) while George Washington was lights out from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent). Armel Potter fueled George Washington with 22 points and 10 assists. Shabooty Phillips, meanwhile led the way for Longwood, recording 24 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.

Second-chance opportunities could be hard to come by for George Washington in this battle. The Colonials currently rank 242nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while Longwood ranks 81st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).

Longwood Lancers vs. George Washington Colonials Pick

Pick: SU Winner – George Washington, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • George Washington ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (14.0) while Longwood ranks 201st (24.5).
  • The Lancers rank 151st in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Colonials rank 154th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Colonials rank 48th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Lancers rank 176th (1.6).
  • George Washington ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Longwood ranks 128th (13.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
  • The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Longwood has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.