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George Wash. Revolutionaries @ Rhode Island Rams

Current Records: George Wash. 12-3, Rhode Island 12-2

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George Wash. and Rhode Island are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2016, but not for long. Both will face off in an Atlantic 10 battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Thomas M. Ryan Center. The two teams worked hard to overcome the odds in their previous battles and are surely both feeling confident heading into this clash.

George Wash. took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. Everything went their way against Dayton as George Wash. made off with an 82-62 win. The Revolutionaries have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 20 points or more this season.

George Wash. got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Trey Autry out in front who made all 6 shots he took racking up 17 points plus two steals. Autry had some trouble finding his footing against Richmond last Tuesday, so this was a nice turnaround. The team also got some help courtesy of Gerald Drumgoole Jr., who scored 21 points in addition to five rebounds.

Rhode Island's season wasn't pretty last year but it's starting to look like struggles are in the rearview. They skirted past George Mason 62-59. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted against the Patriots since February 18, 2017.

Rhode Island's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Sebastian Thomas, who went 8 for 13 en route to 23 points, and Javonte Brown, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds. Thomas' afternoon made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 22.4 points.

George Wash.'s victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3. As for Rhode Island, their win bumped their record up to 12-2.

Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: George Wash. has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Rhode Island struggles in that department as they've been averaging 40.4. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.

George Wash. is hoping to beat the odds on Wednesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This will be their first time playing as the underdogs on the road this season.

Odds

Rhode Island is a solid 5.5-point favorite against George Wash., 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 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is 151 points.

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Series History

Rhode Island and George Wash. both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.

  • Feb 06, 2024 - Rhode Island 88 vs. George Wash. 65
  • Feb 22, 2023 - George Wash. 89 vs. Rhode Island 80
  • Feb 19, 2022 - George Wash. 72 vs. Rhode Island 61
  • Jan 22, 2022 - George Wash. 63 vs. Rhode Island 61
  • Feb 21, 2021 - George Wash. 78 vs. Rhode Island 70
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Rhode Island 82 vs. George Wash. 51
  • Feb 26, 2019 - Rhode Island 80 vs. George Wash. 53
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Rhode Island 81 vs. George Wash. 60
  • Jan 31, 2017 - Rhode Island 82 vs. George Wash. 70
  • Jan 22, 2016 - George Wash. 62 vs. Rhode Island 58