Fairfield Stags vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
Looking to win big? The Stags and Hoyas face off at 4:00 ET on FS2. The Hoyas are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Georgetown as the -16.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 157 points.
FAIRFIELD STAGS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags +16.5
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hoyas.
- Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like Fairfield at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Stags Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 96-58 to Rhode Island on Monday. The Stags were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they couldn’t keep it close, losing by 38 points.
Fairfield trailed 45-27 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 31. The total points for the game were 154, exceeding the O/U line of 148.5.
Fairfield’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 27.1% (19/70). Their effective field goal percentage was 30%, and they hit only 13.8% of their threes, going 4/29 from beyond the arc.
At the free-throw line, the Stags shot 59.3%, making 16 of 27 attempts. They grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists, with Sebastian Thomas leading the way, scoring 18 points and adding 7 assists.
Fairfield’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 53% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 22/41.
From beyond the arc, Fairfield allowed 6 threes on 11 attempts (54%). They also sent the other team to the line 41 times, where they converted 34 free throws (82%).
Can The Hoyas Secure a Home Victory?
Georgetown opened their season with an 85-77 win over Lehigh on Wednesday. The Hoyas were -14 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 149.
Georgetown led 44-39 at halftime and maintained their lead by outscoring Lehigh 41-38 in the second half.
Georgetown put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 61.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 22.7% (5/22) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 78.3%, making 18 of 23 attempts.
Keith Higgins Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Cam Gillus added 21 points, shooting 5 of 10 from deep and grabbing 8 rebounds. Thomas Sorber also pulled down 13 boards, while Micah Peavy and Jayden Epps each contributed 20 points, with Epps hitting 3 of 6 from three.
Georgetown’s defense struggled, giving up 77 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Hoyas allowed 26 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Georgetown held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%. The Hoyas also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.