Saint Louis Billikens vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Looking to win big? The Billikens and Revolutionaries face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Revolutionaries are hosting the game at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and George Washington is favored by -1.5 vs. Saint Louis in a Atlantic 10 conference matchup.
SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: George Washington Revolutionaries -1.5
This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Revolutionaries.
- Not only will George Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Billikens Pull the Upset on the Road?
Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games
On Wednesday, January 22nd, the Billikens improved to 10-7 with a 64-52 home win over La Salle. Saint Louis entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Saint Louis led 31-25 at halftime and outscored La Salle 33-27 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points were 116, well under the 152.5 O/U line.
Saint Louis managed just 64 points in their recent game, shooting 42.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with a strong 69.2% on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 of 33 three-point attempts for a 21.2% shooting percentage.
Robbie Avila led the way with 21 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep. Kalu Anya contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 5 of 6 from the field. Gibson Jimerson also added 11 points, but hit just 1 of 9 from three-point range.
Saint Louis put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 52 points. They allowed a 42% shooting performance, with the other team making 25 of their 59 field goal attempts.
From beyond the arc, Saint Louis limited their opponent to just 7 made threes on 33 attempts, a 21% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line only 8 times, where they made 7 shots.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Revolutionaries?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington fell to 12-6 on the season after a 74-61 road loss to Massachusetts on Wednesday. Entering the game as +2 point underdogs, the Revolutionaries not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 36-29 at halftime, George Washington scored 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, resulting in the loss. The combined points for the game were 135, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.
George Washington’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.5% from the field and 23.8% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-18 from the line.
Rafael Castro was a standout, hitting 9 of 11 shots for 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Jaylen Curry and Rahsool Diggins each added 19 points, with Curry dishing out 6 assists and hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Diggins connected on 4 of 7 threes.
George Washington’s defense gave up 74 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. They hit 24 of 49 two-point attempts, good for 49% shooting.
From beyond the arc, George Washington allowed 6 threes on 13 attempts, a 46% clip. Their opponent also went 8/13 from the free-throw line, shooting 61%. George Washington gave up 15 offensive rebounds.