Xavier Musketeers vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25
Betting on today’s Musketeers and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -1.5 vs. Xavier in a Big East conference matchup.
XAVIER MUSKETEERS VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Georgetown Hoyas -1.5
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.
WHY BET THE GEORGETOWN HOYAS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hoyas.
- Not only will Georgetown pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Xavier Secure a Road Victory?
Xavier improved to 9-5 on the season with a 94-72 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday. The Musketeers were -9.5 favorites at home and covered the spread.
After leading 44-31 at halftime, Xavier scored 50 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 166 went over the O/U line of 132.5.
Xavier’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points and shooting 57.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.1%, thanks to 65.4% shooting on two-pointers and 47.6% from beyond the arc.
The Musketeers also made 30 of 40 free throws and dished out 20 assists. Ryan Conwell led the way with 22 points, while Isaiah Coleman added 19, despite shooting just 35% overall.
Despite Xavier’s defensive struggles, they still managed to come away with a win, allowing 72 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Musketeers gave up 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 26 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Xavier’s defense allowed 10 made threes on 21 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 30 of those attempts for 75%.
Are the Hoyas Ready for a Home Win?
Georgetown improved to 11-2 on the season with an 83-53 home win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Hoyas were heavy favorites, entering the game as -29.5 point favorites, and they covered the spread. The combined points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 137.5.
After leading 37-30 at halftime, Georgetown clamped down defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own.
Georgetown put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 63%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 attempts (93.8%).
Thomas Sorber and Toby Nnadozie each scored 22 points, with Sorber shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Drew Fielder added 20 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots and pulling down 13 boards. Malik Mack contributed 15 points and 11 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 three-point attempts.
Despite Georgetown’s defensive struggles, they managed to limit the opposing team to 53 points. However, they allowed a 55% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 30 of their 54 shots.
Georgetown gave up 22 two-point baskets on 36 attempts (61%) and 8 threes on 18 tries (44%). They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 15 free throws (93%).