Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Hoyas? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -13 against Mount St. Mary’s in a non-conference matchup.
MOUNT ST. MARY’S MOUNTAINEERS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers +13
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY’S MOUNTAINEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hoyas.
- Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary’s at +13.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Mountaineers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
Mount St. Mary’s picked up a 66-58 win over Saint Francis U on Saturday, November 16th. The Mountaineers, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game stayed under the O/U line of 141.5, with a combined 124 points.
Mount St. Mary’s led 31-28 at halftime and outscored the Red Flash 35-30 in the 2nd half to secure the win.
Mount St. Mary’s struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 threes for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.
Inside the arc, the Mountaineers connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts, and they were solid at the free-throw line, making 75% of their 20 attempts. Bobby Rosenberger III led the team with 14 points, while Terrell Ard Jr. and Dallas Hobbs each added 12 points, with Hobbs also dishing out 5 assists.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers held their opponent to 58 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field on 23 of 56 attempts. The Mountaineers gave up 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the Mountaineers limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15, shooting 75%. The Mountaineers allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Can Georgetown Grab a Win at Home?
Georgetown’s season took a hit with an 84-63 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. The Hoyas were +2.5 underdogs at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Georgetown trailed 44-29 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40.
Georgetown’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they hit 11 of 16 free throws (68.8%).
Matt Allocco was a bright spot, shooting 60% overall and 50% from deep, finishing with 17 points and 7 assists. Malik Mack and Markus Burton each added 16 points, with Mack also hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.
Georgetown gave up 84 points despite holding their opponent to just 31% shooting from the field. The Hoyas limited damage inside, where the other team shot 36% on two-point attempts, hitting 14 of 38.
From beyond the arc, Georgetown’s defense allowed 8 threes on 32 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 for 68%. The Hoyas gave up 18 offensive rebounds.