The DePaul Blue Demons (14-13, 6-10 Big East) wrap up their home schedule at Wintrust Arena against the Georgetown Hoyas (18-11, 8-8 Big East). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Blue Demons defeated the St. John’s Red Storm 92-83, while the Hoyas beat the Seton Hall Pirates 77-71.
Georgetown played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.247 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 16.0). Seton Hall had marks of 0.101 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. DePaul, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.681 (above their season average of 0.239) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 32.8). For those same stats, St. John’s had marks of 0.305 and 30.6, respectively. Max Strus had a good game for DePaul, putting up 43 points. Josh LeBlanc, meanwhile fueled Georgetown with 14 points and 17 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jessie Govan led the Hoyas to an 82-73 victory. He scored a game-high 26 points. Georgetown’s 0.169 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over DePaul, who had a mark of 0.081.
Georgetown figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Hoyas currently rank 99th in offensive efficiency, while DePaul ranks 266th in defensive efficiency.
Georgetown vs. DePaul ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown ranks 10th in assists per game (17.3) while DePaul ranks 174th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Blue Demons rank 133rd in steals per game (6.3) while the Hoyas rank 208th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- Georgetown ranks 62nd in blocks per game (4.0) while DePaul ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Blue Demons rank 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Hoyas rank 191st (35.9).
- Georgetown ranks 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while DePaul ranks 259th (19.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (10.9 above their season average).
- The Hoyas have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgetown has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
