George Washington at VCU 2/29/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The George Washington Colonials are on the road for a battle with the VCU Rams.  The Colonials are (12-16), coming off a 73-70 loss at home to Richmond.  The Rams are (17-11), after falling on the road to Massachusetts, 60-52.

In the Colonials loss to Richmond, George Washington was guided on offense by Armel Potter.  Potter contributed a double-double, averaging 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists.  The Colonials shot 49% from the floor and 33% from 3-point distance.  The Colonials committed 15 turnovers in the game, while allowing 10 offensive rebounds.  George Washington trailed 33-32 at the half.

Potter has paced the Colonials this season, recording 14.8 points and 6 assists per game.  Maceo Jack is averaging 12.1 points and 2.6 rebounds.  George Washington averaging 67 points, while connecting on 32.7% from 3-point range.

In the Rams loss to UMass, VCU was led offensively by Marcus Santos-Silva.  Santos-Silva registered a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds.  The Rams shot 32% from the floor and 29% from distance.  VCU saw UMass connect on 43% from the floor.  VCU led 33-28 at the half, but failed to hold the lead.  The Rams were only able to score 19 2nd half points.    

Santos-Silva is registering 12.7 points and 9.1 rebounds per contest.  De'Riante Jenkins is averaging 10.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.  The Rams are recording 70.6 points, while converting on 34% from 3-point distance.