Seton Hall Pirates vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Hoyas. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Hoyas at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Georgetown as the -11.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.
SETON HALL PIRATES VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +11.5
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:
- 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 Seton Hall at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can The Pirates Secure a Win at Washington?
Seton Hall Pirates Recent Game/Games
Seton Hall dropped to 6-17 on the season after a tough 84-54 home loss to Butler on Wednesday. The Pirates were +5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 138, going over the pre-game O/U line of 134.5.
Seton Hall struggled early, trailing 48-20 at halftime. They managed to score 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36, unable to make a significant comeback.
Seton Hall’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 34.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.9%, and they hit only 2 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 11.8% from three-point range. They did connect on 80% of their free throws, going 8 for 10 from the line.
Prince Aligbe led the Pirates with 17 points, while Pierre Brooks added 14 points and 7 assists. Boden Kapke contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Patrick McCaffery also scored 13 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Finley Bizjack was 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 12 points.
Seton Hall’s defense gave up 84 points despite holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 20 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Seton Hall’s defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 2 threes on 17 attempts, an 11% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws.
Will the Hoyas Make it Happen at Home?
Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games
Georgetown fell to 14-9 on the season after a 74-69 road loss to Xavier on Tuesday. The Hoyas were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.
After trailing 30-26 at halftime, Georgetown scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 140.5.
Georgetown’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.4% on 7-of-23 shooting. At the free-throw line, the Hoyas shot 61.5%.
Offensive rebounding was limited, with just 3 boards, but they dished out 19 assists. Micah Peavy led the way with 27 points and 4 assists, shooting 57.9% overall and 50% from three. Dailyn Swain added 18 points on 72.7% shooting, while Marcus Foster contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Georgetown’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Hoyas’ defense couldn’t contain their opponent, who connected on 58% of their two-point attempts, going 18/31.
From beyond the arc, Georgetown allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 of those opportunities, shooting 89%. Despite the defensive issues, the Hoyas limited their opponent to just 4 offensive rebounds.