American University Eagles at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Prediction 12/28/19

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The Georgetown Hoyas (9-3) and the American University Eagles (4-6) clash at Capital One Arena. The Hoyas will attempt to extend their five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

American University Eagles vs. Georgetown Hoyas Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Hoyas had no trouble getting past the Samford Bulldogs, 99-71, while the Eagles lost a tough one against the Stony Brook Seawolves, 77-74.

Georgetown played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 46.5 (above their season average of 36.2) and a turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 18.1). For those same stats, Samford was 17.5 and 17.6, respectively. American University, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.524). Omer Yurtseven had a solid performance for Georgetown with 32 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, American University received a boost from Jacob Boonyasith, who contributed 17 points.

Georgetown could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense faces off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Hoyas rank 46th in offensive efficiency, while American University ranks 320th in defensive efficiency.

American University Eagles at Georgetown Hoyas Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • American University ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while Georgetown ranks 218th (25.8).
  • The Hoyas rank 20th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Eagles rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • American University ranks 92nd in steals per game (7.1) while Georgetown ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • The Hoyas rank 21st in rebounds per game (41.3) while the Eagles rank 210th (33.1).
  • Georgetown ranks 18th in assists per game (16.8) while American University ranks 125th (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hoyas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 9.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average).