George Washington Revolutionaries vs Kansas State Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our George Washington vs Kansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Saint Thomas.

George Washington vs Kansas State Prediction

Betting on today's Revolutionaries and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Kansas State being favored by -8.5 over George Washington.

George Washington vs. Kansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: George Washington Revolutionaries at Kansas State Wildcats
Where: Saint Thomas at Sports and Fitness Center
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds KANST -8.5, GEOWS +301 | KANST -392 O/U 148.5

Revolutionaries Preview: Can the Revolutionaries Grab a Win in Saint Thomas?

George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games

George Washington picked up an 84-64 win over NJIT on Monday, November 18th, at home. The Revolutionaries were -21 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 148 exceeded the O/U 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.

Revolutionaries Offense Breakdown

George Washington put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They were especially strong inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from three, shooting just 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, they connected on 75.9% of their attempts, going 22/29.

Darren Buchanan Jr. and Tariq Francis each scored 20 points, with Buchanan shooting 61.5% from the field and adding 6 assists. Francis had 9 assists, but shot just 35.3% overall, though he did hit 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Jake Goldberg was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 71.4% overall, finishing with 14 points.

Revolutionaries Team Defense

Despite giving up 64 points, George Washington's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Revolutionaries had particular trouble inside, where they gave up 22 two-point baskets on 34 attempts for a 64% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, George Washington's defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes on 21 attempts. The Revolutionaries also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 75%.

Wildcats Preview: Will Kansas State Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game

Kansas State improved to 3-0 with a 74-56 win over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday. The Wildcats were heavy favorites at -39.5, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 130, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.

After a tight 25-23 first half, Kansas State pulled away in the second half, scoring 49 points while allowing 33. The Wildcats’ offense came alive after halftime, helping them secure the win.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kansas State's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.2% overall and a dismal 11.1% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 27 attempts. Despite their shooting woes, they managed to score 74 points, thanks in part to their 93.3% free-throw shooting, connecting on 28 of 30 attempts.

Ugonna Onyenso was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 7 shots in just 12 minutes, while Arthur Tate and Antonio Sisk also contributed 16 points each, with Sisk knocking down 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite Kansas State's strong defensive effort, they sent their opponent to the line 30 times, where they converted 28 free throws at a 93% clip. The Wildcats also struggled on the boards, giving up 21 offensive rebounds.

Revolutionaries vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

George Washington has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-0-1.
Across their five previous home games, Kansas State has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 71 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, George Washington has an ATS mark of 3-1-1 while going 1-4 straight up.
Although the Wildcats have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 0-3.