George Washington Colonials vs Saint Louis Billikens Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026
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The George Washington Colonials face the Saint Louis Billikens in the Atlantic 10 Championship Quarterfinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 AM ET with television coverage on USA Net. According to DraftKings, Saint Louis is a 6.5-point favorite with the total set at 161.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
George Washington Looking to Build on Tournament Momentum
George Washington enters the Atlantic 10 Quarterfinal with an 18-14 overall record and an 8-10 conference mark. The Colonials advanced to this round after recently winning over Fordham 66-62 in the Atlantic 10 second round. Over their last five games, George Washington has recently won over Fordham and La Salle while recently losing to Loyola Chicago and Dayton and recently winning over St. Bonaventure in overtime.
On the season, George Washington has been an efficient offensive team, averaging 82.6 points per game while allowing 73.3 points per contest. The Colonials shoot 47% from the field and average 37.7 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game. Defensively, they contribute 3.5 blocks and 7.6 steals per game while forcing opponents into difficult possessions throughout conference play.
In the second-round win over Fordham, Christian Jones led the offense with 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting while Rafael Castro controlled the glass with nine rebounds. That interior presence from Castro gives George Washington a strong rebounding anchor heading into this matchup, and their ability to create second-chance opportunities could be important against a Saint Louis team that prefers to push the pace offensively.
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Saint Louis Billikens Rested and Ready After Bye
Saint Louis enters the quarterfinal with an outstanding 27-4 overall record and a 15-3 mark in Atlantic 10 play. The Billikens earned a bye into the quarterfinal round thanks to their strong regular season finish. In their last five games, Saint Louis has recently won over Loyola Chicago, Duquesne, and VCU while recently losing to Dayton and George Mason.
The Billikens have been one of the most explosive offenses in the Atlantic 10 this season, averaging 87.8 points per game while allowing just 69.1 points per contest. Saint Louis shoots an impressive 51% from the field while averaging 40.2 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game, showing strong ball movement and scoring balance. Defensively, they average 3.5 blocks and 7.3 steals per game while consistently limiting opponents’ scoring opportunities.
In their most recent game, a loss to George Mason, Dion Brown led the Billikens with 13 points while Kellen Thames pulled down five rebounds to lead the team on the boards. Despite the loss, Saint Louis remains a deep and efficient offensive unit, and the extra rest from the tournament bye could help them reset after an uncharacteristically poor shooting performance in that matchup.
George Washington vs Saint Louis Pick
George Washington vs Saint Louis Spread Pick
- Pick: Saint Louis -6.5
Saint Louis has been the more consistent team all season and owns a major offensive edge, averaging nearly five more points per game while shooting at a much higher percentage from the field. George Washington did pick up a solid tournament win over Fordham, but playing on a short turnaround against a rested Saint Louis team is a difficult spot. The Billikens also move the ball extremely well and should be able to exploit George Washington’s defense in transition and in half-court sets. I expect Saint Louis’ depth and efficiency to gradually take control of this game.
George Washington vs Saint Louis Total Pick
- Pick: Over 161.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to score efficiently, and George Washington games tend to be played at a faster tempo. The Colonials average over 82 points per game and have already demonstrated they can push the pace in tournament play. Saint Louis is even more explosive offensively, averaging nearly 88 points per contest. With George Washington likely needing to keep scoring to stay within striking distance, I expect a high-tempo game that pushes the total past the number.
Final Score Prediction: Saint Louis 88, George Washington 79
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