DePaul Blue Demons at Georgetown Hoyas Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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Expect a fast-paced game when the DePaul Blue Demons (13-10, 1-9 Big East) head to Georgetown to take on the Hoyas (13-10, 3-7 Big East). The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Georgetown Hoyas Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Hoyas fell to the 12th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates, 78-71, while the Blue Demons were defeated by the Xavier Musketeers, 67-59.

DePaul had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 17.7) while Georgetown did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (21-24; 87.5 percent). Omer Yurtseven played a pivotal role for Georgetown with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, DePaul rallied around Paul Reed, who contributed 18 points, nine rebounds and seven steals.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Blue Demons won 101-69. The Blue Demons’ 9.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hoyas, who had a rate of 17.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

There could be a fair amount of transition action in this matchup that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Georgetown currently ranks 60th in possessions per game (72.0) and DePaul is 57th (72.1).

DePaul Blue Demons at Georgetown Hoyas Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Georgetown ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.8) while DePaul ranks 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • The Hoyas average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Blue Demons rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • Georgetown averages 18.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 260th in the NCAA. DePaul ranks 225th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • The Blue Demons rank 20th in steals per game (8.7) while the Hoyas rank 188th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • DePaul ranks 83rd in assists per game (14.1) while Georgetown ranks 224th in assists allowed per game (15.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
  • The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 9.4 points in their last five games. For the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.