George Washington at Rhode Island NCAA Basketball Tips 2/26/2019

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Ryan Center

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The George Washington Colonials travel to Ryan Center to play the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Rhode Island as 11 point favorites.

George Washington comes into this game with an overall record of 8-19. They currently have a point differential of -7.4 as they are averaging 64.4 points per game while giving up 71.8 per contest. Rhode Island has an overall mark of 12-14. They are averaging 67.7 points per contest and giving up 67.7, which is a point differential of -0.1.

Valuable George Washington Colonials Betting Trends

The George Washington Colonials are 13-13-0 against the spread

The George Washington Colonials are 15-10-1 against the over/under

Important Rhode Island Rams Betting Trends

The Rhode Island Rams are 9-16-0 against the spread

The Rhode Island Rams are 12-12-1 against the over/under

Key George Washington Colonials Injuries

12/13/18 F Arnaldo Toro Hip is out for season

Key Rhode Island Rams Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Maceo Jack averages 11.1 points per game in 26.9 minutes per contest. He averages 0.8 assists per contest and 4.1 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 87%. D.J. Williams comes into this contest averaging 15.0 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is at 67%.

Player Spotlight

Cyril Langevine averages 14.2 points per game and he sees the court an average of 31.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 10.3 rebounds per contest and 0.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 54% and his free throw percentage is 59%. Jeff Dowtin averages 15.1 points per game while playing 36.8 minutes per contest. He grabs 3.5 rebounds per game and has 3.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Colonials allow 71.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 192nd in Division 1. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 193rd and 250th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 37.6 rebounds a game which ranks 302nd, and they give up 14.2 assists per contest which puts them in 267th place in the NCAA. They force 12.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 76th in the nation. George Washington averages 64.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 333rd in the country. Their average scoring margin is -7.4 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 307th. Behind the arc they shoot 32% which is good for 293rd in D-1. They average 33.1 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per contest, which ranks them 293rd and 301st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 180th with 13.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rams surrender 67.7 points per contest, which ranks them 80th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 139th and 131st in those defensive statistics. They rank 110th with 12.3 assists allowed per contest, and 140th with 34.1 rebounds surrendered per game. The Rams are 229th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.9 per game. Rhode Island is 298th in the country with 67.7 points per game this year. They are 309th in the D-1 in shooting at 41%, while their average scoring margin is -0.1. They shoot 26% from 3-point range, which is good for 351st in the nation. They are 89th in the country in rebounding with 37.2 boards per game and 296th in assists per contest with 11.7. The Rams are 179th in turnovers per game with 13.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Colonials have an offensive rating of 93.3, which is ranked 332nd. They are 250th in college basketball in pace with 68.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 47% is 319th. As a unit they are 324th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 266th in D-1. George Washington is 111th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.9 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Rhode Island is 194th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16 times per 100 possessions. The Rams have an offensive rating of 98, which is ranked 300th. They are 217th in D-1 in pace with 68.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 46% is 339th. As a unit they are 331st in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 317th in the country.

Who will win tonight's George Washington/Rhode Island college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Rhode Island -11

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