The Princeton Tigers (3-2) square off with the George Washington Colonials (1-6) at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
George Washington Colonials vs. Princeton Tigers Free Prediction
In the Colonials’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Vermont Catamounts, 69-53. Vermont’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over George Washington. The Catamounts had a rate of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.529), while the Colonials posted a mark of 0.341 (below their season average of 0.472). Arnaldo Toro was George Washington’s high scorer with 14 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
The Tigers were victorious over the Maine Black Bears in their last game, 73-59. The Tigers knocked down 20 of their 28 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.438). Devin Cannady was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Princeton ranks 284th in possessions per game (67.7) and George Washington is 333rd (66.1) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
The Colonials won the sole game against the Tigers last season, 71-60. The Colonials knocked down 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.5 vs. 29.6).
George Washington Colonials at Princeton Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Princeton, ATS Winner – George Washington, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Princeton ranks 28th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while George Washington ranks 309th (17.3).
The Tigers rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Colonials rank 197th (6.6).
Princeton ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while George Washington ranks 196th (13.7).
The Colonials rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Tigers rank 152nd (3.4).
George Washington ranks 250th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Princeton ranks 288th (32.9).
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