The UConn Huskies and Georgetown Hoyas meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Georgetown vs UConn Prediction. This article will include a Georgetown vs UConn Pick.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat DePaul and Seton Hall, and they play Villanova next. UConn has won 13 straight games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 79.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 63.3 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 14.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Solo Ball is averaging 14.4 points and 1.5 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Braylon Mullins is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 27.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas lost to Seton Hall and Creighton, and they play Villanova next. Georgetown has lost 4 straight games.
The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 77.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting. KJ Lewis is averaging 15 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Malik Mack is averaging 14.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Julius Halaifonua is the third double-digit scorer and Caleb Williams is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Georgetown has won each of its last four day games after coming off overtime.
- The home team has won the first half in three of Connecticut’s last four games.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Georgetown has lost each of its last 23 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Connecticut has won each of its last 13 games.
- Georgetown has lost the first half in each of its last 14 day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgetown’s last nine games at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Eight of Connecticut’s last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgetown ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.6%).
- Georgetown ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.4).
- Connecticut has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (13 games).
- Connecticut ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.2).
Georgetown vs UConn Prediction
Early game on the road, we could see an uninspired performance from UConn. The Huskies have also failed to cover their last 4 games. However, Georgetown doesn’t shoot the ball well enough to scare UConn, and it’s going to be an even bigger issue against this defense. Also, Georgetown is 4-13 ATS on the season, failing to show up in the underdog role time and time again. Even with UConn not covering lately, it’s Georgetown that never covers. I’ll just back the better and more trustworthy team. Give me UConn.