UMBC Retrievers vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Retrievers and Hoyas. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Hoyas at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -14.5 vs. UMBC.
UMBC RETRIEVERS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +14.5
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 6:30 ET on Monday, December 2nd.
WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Hoyas.
- Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like UMBC at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for UMBC?
UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games
UMBC improved their season record with a 92-69 win over Morgan State on Wednesday, November 27th. Playing at home, the Retrievers entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
UMBC led 37-26 at halftime and scored 55 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 161, just over the O/U line of 160.
UMBC’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 92 points with a 48.3% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60%, thanks in large part to their 53.8% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 26 attempts.
The Retrievers also connected on 20 of 29 free throws (69%) and dished out 21 assists. Amahrie Simpkins and Wynston Tabbs each scored 16 points, while Marcus Banks Jr. added 14 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
UMBC gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, making 29 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, UMBC’s defense allowed 15 of 34 shots to fall, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, UMBC’s defense struggled, as the other team hit 14 of 26 attempts, shooting 53%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20, shooting 69%. UMBC allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Hoyas Offense Score Enough at Home?
Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games
On Saturday, November 30th, the Hoyas took care of business at home, defeating the Albany Great Danes 100-68. Georgetown entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.
Georgetown led 49-35 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Albany 51-33. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 147.
Georgetown’s offense was on fire, scoring 100 points with a 63.1% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 70.8%. They dominated inside, hitting 74.4% of their two-point attempts, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 9-for-9.
Micah Peavy led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, shooting 64.3% from the field and 50% from three. Malik Mack was also efficient, hitting 75% of his shots, including 3-of-4 from deep, finishing with 16 points.
Georgetown’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 68 points on a 63% shooting performance from the field. The Hoyas allowed their opponents to connect on 32 of 43 two-point attempts, a 74% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Georgetown’s defense allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made all their attempts. The Hoyas gave up 7 offensive rebounds.