DePaul Blue Demons vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Demons versus the Hoyas? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -9 vs. DePaul in a Big East conference matchup.
DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: DePaul Blue Demons +9
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.
WHY BET THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoyas.
- Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like DePaul at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can DePaul Lock in a Road Win?
DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games
DePaul fell to 9-9 on the season after an 85-83 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Despite being +13 underdogs, the Blue Demons kept it close at home.
DePaul led 40-39 at halftime but managed just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.
DePaul’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 83 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in part to their 65.6% shooting from inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit 37.5% of their attempts, going 12-for-32.
David Joplin led the way with 30 points, knocking down 7-of-13 threes. Isaiah Rivera was also hot from deep, hitting 6-of-8 threes and finishing with 20 points in just 16 minutes. Kam Jones contributed 18 points and dished out 11 assists, while Conor Enright also handed out 11 assists.
DePaul’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, DePaul’s opponent connected on 12 of 32 attempts, shooting 37%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. DePaul gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Georgetown Offense Score Enough at Home?
Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games
The Hoyas dropped to 12-5 on the season after a 63-58 loss to St. John’s on Tuesday. Georgetown, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.
Georgetown led 37-27 at halftime but managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Georgetown’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 58 points on 41.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).
Micah Peavy led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 45% from the floor. RJ Luis Jr. added 19 points, despite shooting 36.8%, and Aaron Scott contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 57.1% of his threes.
Georgetown’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 34% (23/66). They limited two-point shooting to 35% (15/42).
From beyond the arc, the Hoyas allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts (33%). Their opponent also shot 64% from the free-throw line, going 9/14.