Who's Playing
George Washington @ Saint Louis
Current Records: George Washington 6-11; Saint Louis 12-6
What to Know
The George Washington Colonials haven't won a game against the Saint Louis Billikens since March 9 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Wednesday. The Colonials' road trip will continue as they head to Chaifetz Arena at 8 p.m. ET to face off against Saint Louis. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
After constant struggles on the road, George Washington has finally found some success away from home. On Saturday, they narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Rhode Island Rams 63-61. George Washington's forward Hunter Dean was one of the most active players for the squad, posting a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards in addition to three blocks.
Meanwhile, the Massachusetts Minutemen typically have all the answers at home, but on Sunday Saint Louis proved too difficult a challenge. Saint Louis took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 90-59 victory over UMass. The Billikens can attribute much of their success to guard Gibson Jimerson, who shot 7-for-10 from beyond the arc and finished with 31 points.
The Colonials are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on George Washington's opponents whenever they hit the road.
George Washington is now 6-11 while Saint Louis sits at 12-6. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: George Washington is stumbling into the contest with the 28th fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 64.5 on average. Saint Louis' offense has more to brag about, as they they enter the contest with 79.4 points per game on average, good for 28th best in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Chaifetz Arena -- St. Louis, Missouri
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Billikens are a big 17.5-point favorite against the Colonials, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Billikens, as the game opened with the Billikens as a 15.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Saint Louis have won five out of their last eight games against George Washington.
- Jan 08, 2020 - Saint Louis 63 vs. George Washington 58
- Feb 13, 2019 - Saint Louis 73 vs. George Washington 58
- Mar 08, 2018 - Saint Louis 70 vs. George Washington 63
- Feb 24, 2018 - Saint Louis 62 vs. George Washington 53
- Mar 09, 2017 - George Washington 53 vs. Saint Louis 46
- Jan 28, 2017 - George Washington 63 vs. Saint Louis 55
- Mar 10, 2016 - George Washington 73 vs. Saint Louis 65
- Jan 06, 2016 - Saint Louis 65 vs. George Washington 62
Injury Report for Saint Louis
- Javonte Perkins: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for George Washington
- Ricky Lindo Jr.: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
- Noel Brown: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
- Ira Lee: Out for the Season (Kneecap)
