George Washington Revolutionaries vs Lafayette Leopards Matchup

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

Lafayette vs George Washington Prediction

The Leopards and Revolutionaries are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Revolutionaries will host the game at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and George Washington is favored by -10.5 against Lafayette in a non-conference matchup.

Lafayette vs. George Washington Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lafayette Leopards at George Washington Revolutionaries
Where: Washington at Charles E. Smith Center
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds GEOWS -10.5, LAFAY +408 | GEOWS -560 O/U 140.5

Leopards Preview: Will the Leopards Win on the Road?

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

The Leopards improved to 4-5 on the season with a 77-73 road win over Mercyhurst on Saturday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, Lafayette not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 38-31 at halftime, the Leopards turned things around by scoring 46 points in the second half while holding Mercyhurst to 35. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.

Leopards Offense Breakdown

Lafayette's offense put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 51% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They knocked down 11 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 50% from deep.

Alex Chaikin was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 20 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Shemar Rathan-Mayes added 21 points and 4 assists, while Aidan Reichert was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing with 18 points.

Leopards Team Defense

Despite Lafayette's defensive efforts, they allowed 73 points on 47% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 24 of their 51 shots.

Lafayette gave up 12 threes on 23 attempts, with the other team shooting 52% from beyond the arc. They also sent the opponent to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%.

Revolutionaries Preview: Does George Washington Have What it Takes at Home?

George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games

George Washington improved to 9-2 on the season with a 75-60 win over Army on Friday, December 13th. Playing at home, the Revolutionaries entered the game as 10-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.

GW led 35-29 at halftime and outscored Army 40-31 in the second half to secure the win. Their defense played a key role in holding Army to 31 points after the break.

Revolutionaries Offense Breakdown

George Washington put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 57.1%, with 19 assists on 26 made field goals.

Josh Scovens led the way with 20 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Trey Moss contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while AJ Allenspach added 14 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.

Revolutionaries Team Defense

George Washington's defense held their opponent to 60 points, despite allowing them to shoot 46% from the field. The Revolutionaries gave up 13 two-point baskets on 23 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, George Washington's defense allowed 13 threes on 33 attempts, with their opponent shooting 39%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10, shooting 66%. George Washington gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Leopards vs Revolutionaries Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Leopards have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, George Washington has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Leopards have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Revolutionaries have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.