Who's Playing

UMass Lowell @ George Washington

Current Records: UMass Lowell 3-1; George Washington 1-3

What to Know

After three games on the road, the George Washington Colonials are heading back home. They will take on the UMass Lowell River Hawks at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Charles E. Smith Center. UMass Lowell should still be riding high after a big win, while the Colonials will be looking to right the ship.

The game between George Washington and the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Tuesday was not particularly close, with George Washington falling 74-59. Guard James Bishop (19 points) was the top scorer for George Washington.

Meanwhile, UMass Lowell made easy work of the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Wednesday and carried off a 77-53 victory.

George Washington is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are 0-2 against the spread when favored.

The Colonials are now 1-3 while the River Hawks sit at a mirror-image 3-1. UMass Lowell is 1-1 after wins this year, and George Washington is 0-2 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Charles E. Smith Center -- Washington, District of Columbia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Colonials are a 3.5-point favorite against the River Hawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.