George Washington Revolutionaries vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Revolutionaries versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kansas State as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.
GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries +8.5
This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Kansas State winning straight-up, we like George Washington at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Saint Thomas Possible for the Revolutionaries?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington improved to 3-0 on the season with an 84-64 win over NJIT on Monday. The Revolutionaries were -21 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, which went over the pre-game line of 142.5.
George Washington led 44-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while holding NJIT to 30. Despite the win, the Revolutionaries will be looking to tighten up their defense and cover the spread in future games.
George Washington’s offense put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 50.9% from the field. They hit 64.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.4%, and they made 75.9% of their free throws, going 22 for 29 from the line.
Darren Buchanan Jr. and Tariq Francis each scored 20 points, with Buchanan shooting 61.5% from the floor. Francis added 9 assists, despite shooting just 35.3%. Jake Goldberg was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 71.4% overall, finishing with 14 points.
George Washington gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. The Revolutionaries allowed 64% shooting from two-point range, as the other team went 22/34 on those attempts.
From beyond the arc, George Washington’s defense held the other team to 6/21 shooting, or 28%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 75%. George Washington allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can The Wildcats Secure a Home Victory?
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game
Kansas State picked up a 74-56 win over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday, November 19th. The Wildcats were at home and entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -39.5 point spread. However, they didn’t cover the spread.
Kansas State led 25-23 at halftime but turned it up in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.
Kansas State’s offense managed 74 points in their last game, despite shooting just 35.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.6%, with a dismal 3/27 (11.1%) performance from beyond the arc. They fared better inside, hitting 50% of their two-point attempts.
The Wildcats were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 28/30 (93.3%). They also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Arthur Tate and Ugonna Onyenso each scored 16 points, with Onyenso shooting 6/7 in just 12 minutes.
Kansas State’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 44 two-point attempts, with the other team making 22, shooting 50% from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Kansas State’s defense was particularly effective, as their opponent shot just 3/27, or 11%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 28, shooting 93%. Kansas State also gave up 21 offensive rebounds.