George Washington Revolutionaries vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/24
Looking to win big? The Revolutionaries and Hawks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hawks are hosting the game at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. George Washington.
GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries +11.5
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.
WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Hawks.
- Even though we have Saint Joseph’s winning straight-up, we like George Washington at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
George Washington has struggled of late, losing eight straight games. Their record is now 14-11, including a 3-9 mark in Atlantic 10 play. On the road, the Revolutionaries are just 3-5 this season, and they have lost four in a row away from home.
For the season, George Washington has been the underdog in 11 of their 25 games, going 4-7 in those contests. They have an average scoring margin of -9.0 per game on the road, compared to +3.8 at home.
As the underdog, George Washington has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-7. Their overall ATS mark is 9-15. On the road, the Revolutionaries are 3-5 vs. the spread this year and have gone 0-3 ATS in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, George Washington has an ATS record of just 3-7.
Today’s over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average over/under line in George Washington’s games this season (148.9). This year, their over/under record is 14-10. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.
In their recent game, the Revolutionaries’ offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78.3 points per contest. James Bishop is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 17.4. Meanwhile, Darren Buchanan Jr. also brings a PPG average of 15.2 into the game.
The Revolutionaries’ defense is presently ranked 302nd nationally, allowing an average of 78.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, George Washington’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.8% this season.
Can Saint Joseph’s Lock in a Home Win?
At home this season, Saint Joseph’s has been dominant, going 12-3 with an average scoring margin of +11.5 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. Overall, the Hawks are 16-10, and they are 14-4 when favored.
Today, Saint Joseph’s is favored by 11.5 points against George Washington. So far, the Hawks have played 26 games, and their record is 6-7 in Atlantic 10 games.
When looking at Saint Joseph’s ATS record this season, they are currently sitting at 13-13. At home, they are 8-7 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they have gone 4-6 ATS.
On the season, the over/under record for Saint Joseph’s games is 14-11-1 with an average scoring total of 147.8 points. Today’s over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (146.9). So far, 19 of their games have finished with less points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.
The Saint Joseph’s offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 56 points versus Duquesne. During the game, they attempted 38 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 31.6%. Erik Reynolds II is leading the team in scoring at 16.4 points per contest. Xzayvier Brown has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.6 going into the game.
On the defensive side, Saint Joseph’s is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.1 points per game. In their previous game vs. Duquesne, the Dukes finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 66 points vs. Saint Joseph’s.