The Georgetown Hoyas (10-4, 0-1 Big East) and their phenomenal offense visit Seton Hall to play the Pirates (9-4, 1-0 Big East) and their superb defense. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Georgetown Hoyas at Seton Hall Pirates ATS Odds
The Pirates defeated the DePaul Blue Demons in their last matchup, 74-66, covering as 1.5-point favorites. The Hoyas, on the other hand, were beat by the Providence Friars, 76-60, and were unable to cover as 2.5-point underdogs. The Seton Hall game hit the projected point total of 140, while the Georgetown game finished 12 points under the projected point total of 148.
The Pirates had an absurd free throw rate of 0.420 (above their season average of 0.217) and held the Blue Demons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.531). Georgetown, meanwhile, held Providence to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.5 (below their season average of 34.1). Myles Powell fueled Seton Hall with 27 points, five rebounds and five steals. Georgetown received a boost from Omer Yurtseven, who contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Pirates captured this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three contests. In the most recent contest, Seton Hall won 73-57. Seton Hall’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Pirates had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. 6) and total rebounds (37 vs. 34). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Vegas is known to set the total low when the Hoyas are involved, as 57.1 percent of their contests have finished over the O/U total. Georgetown heads into the contest with records of 10-4 straight up (SU) and 8-6 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Georgetown, games involving the Pirates have typically gone under the total (61.5 percent). Further, Seton Hall owns records of 9-4 SU and 9-4 ATS.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Georgetown (60th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 109.6) takes on the elite defense of Seton Hall (47th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 90.2).
Georgetown Hoyas at Seton Hall Pirates Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown ranks 31st in rebounds per game (40.6) while Seton Hall ranks 204th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Pirates rank 40th in steals per game (8.5) while the Hoyas rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Georgetown averages 4.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 32nd in the country. Seton Hall ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Pirates rank 59th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Hoyas rank 227th (25.5).
- Seton Hall ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Georgetown ranks 193rd (14.4).
- Seton Hall is 6-1 ATS at home, while Georgetown is 4-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 4 of the Hoyas’ 5 road games, while 4 of the Pirates’ 7 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoyas are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pirates are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Georgetown has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Seton Hall has 4 unders and 1 push.
- The Hoyas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (11.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
