Georgetown Hoyas vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
The Hoyas and Musketeers are set to face off at 8:30 ET on FS1. The Musketeers will host the game at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Xavier as the -8.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.
GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas +8.5
This game will be played at Cintas Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Musketeers.
- Even though we have Xavier winning straight-up, we like Georgetown at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Georgetown Pull Off A Win at Cintas Center?
Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games
Georgetown improved to 14-8 on the season with a 73-70 win over Butler on Friday. The Hoyas, who were favored by 3.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win. The total points for the game were 143, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.
After trailing 37-36 at halftime, Georgetown outscored Butler 37-33 in the second half to secure the victory. The Hoyas’ defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 33 points while their offense matched their first-half output.
Georgetown’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their two-point shooting was impressive, hitting 63% (29/46), but they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 2 of 17 attempts (11.8%).
Micah Peavy and Thomas Sorber led the Hoyas with 19 points each, while Finley Bizjack added 17 points, hitting 2 of 4 threes. Andre Screen was efficient inside, shooting 72.7% (8/11) from the field.
Georgetown’s defense struggled inside, giving up 70 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. The Hoyas had particular trouble defending two-point shots, where they allowed 29 makes on 46 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.
However, Georgetown did a good job defending the perimeter, limiting their opponent to just 2 made threes on 17 attempts, an 11% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9, shooting 69%.
Will Xavier Find a Way to Win at Home?
Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games
Xavier’s season record fell to 13-9 after an 86-77 loss to Creighton on Wednesday. The Musketeers, who were +6 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 40-35 at halftime, Xavier scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Xavier put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they hit 70.6% of their free throws, going 12-for-17 from the line.
Ryan Kalkbrenner led the way with 29 points, shooting 70.6% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Ryan Conwell added 20 points, connecting on 4-of-8 from deep, while Jamiya Neal contributed 16 points and 6 assists, shooting 50% from three.
Despite scoring 86 points, Xavier’s defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Musketeers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 59% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Xavier’s opponent hit 11 threes at a 44% clip. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 78%. Xavier allowed 11 offensive rebounds.