Connecticut Huskies (21-2) vs. Georgetown Hoyas (8-14)
February 10, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Georgetown Hoyas +16.5; Over/Under: +142.5
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The UConn Huskies will play the Georgetown Hoyas in a Big East game on Saturday afternoon at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. UConn has won 11 games in a row, while Georgetown is on a seven game losing streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the UConn vs Georgetown prediction.
UConn Preview
The UConn Huskies are 21-2 (11-1) this year after they defeated Butler by a score of 71-62 in their last game. UConn led 35-27 at halftime and they were able to hang on for the win in the second half. The Huskies shot 47.4% from the field and recorded 33 rebounds in the game. UConn has won 11 games in a row and only has two losses on the season, which came against Kansas and Seton Hall. UConn is scoring 80.9 points per game with 38.2 rebounds per game and 17.5 assists per game, while allowing 64.1 points against per game this year. Tristen Newton is averaging 15.6 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, and 5.6 assists per game. UConn is shooting 49.3% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
Georgetown Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas are 8-14 (1-10) this season after they lost to Seton Hall by a score of 76-70 in their last game. Georgetown trailed 38-33 at the half, but they did score 37 points in the second half in the loss. The Hoyas shot 36% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. Georgetown has lost seven games in a row and they only have one conference win so far this year, which came against DePaul. The Hoyas are scoring 72 points per game with 34.9 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game, while giving up 75.9 points against per game this season. Jayden Epps is averaging 18.3 points per game, 2.2 rebounds per game, and 4.4 assists per game. Georgetown is shooting 41.6% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this year.
UConn vs Georgetown Betting Prediction
These two teams come into this game on completely different sides of the Big East. UConn is in first place of the Big East standings and they have won 11 games in a row, while Georgetown is second to last. The Hoyas are only shooting 41.6% from the field and they have really struggled defensively. UConn is shooting 49.3% from the field and they are scoring 80.9 points per game, while also playing lock down defense. UConn has held their last six opponents to 65 points or fewer. This is a pretty big number for a conference game, but I see no other choice than to back UConn here.
