Marquette Golden Eagles (16-5) vs. Georgetown University Hoyas (8-12)
February 3, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Georgetown University Hoyas +11.5; Over/Under: +153
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The Marquette Golden Eagles and Georgetown Hoyas face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Capital One Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Marquette vs Georgetown prediction.
Marquette’s Offense Looked Good in Last Game
Marquette faced off against Villanova in the last game and they sure found success with the offense. Marquette scored 85 points and they ended up winning by five points. Two games ago against Seton Hall, they were able to secure a 75-57 victory. Marquette on the season is averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 68.2 points per game. At times the defense has been inconsistent, but the offense has been good, and they are going to need the offense to be good here. Tyler Kolek is averaging 15 points while shooting 48.5 percent from the field.
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Georgetown Continues to Lose Games
It seems that Georgetown knew there could be some growing pains with the rebuild and so far there has been some struggles. In the last game against Providence, the defense gave up 84 points and they ended up losing by eight points. Georgetown on the season is averaging 72.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 224th in the league but the biggest issue has been the defense. Jayden Epps has been the top player for Georgetown averaging 19.2 points while shooting 39.8 percent from the field.
Marquette vs Georgetown Betting Prediction
Marquette looked good in the last game against Villanova with the offense putting up 85 points and they are going to look to run up the score again here. Georgetown is giving up 75.1 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Marquette is going to put on a show with the offense and that is going to be the difference Marquette gets the job done. Back Marquette against the spread.
