UMBC (4-4) vs. Georgetown University (6-1)
December 2, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Georgetown University -14.5; Over/Under: +154.5
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The UMBC Retrievers and Georgetown Hoyas meet Monday in college basketball action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Georgetown vs UMBC Prediction. This article will include a Georgetown vs UMBC Pick.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers beat Howard and Morgan State, and they play Towson, Georgia Tech, and Marist next. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 83.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 44 percent shooting. Bryce Johnson is averaging 15.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds. Josh Odunowo is the third double-digit scorer and Louie Jordan is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 40.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas beat Wagner and Albany, and they play West Virginia, Syracuse, Creighton, Seton Hall, and Coppin State after this game. The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 77.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 63.4 points on 39.1 percent shooting. Micah Peavy is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Thomas Sorber is averaging 14.7 points and 9 rebounds. Jayden Epps is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Mack is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- UMBC has lost each of its last eight road games following a home win.
- Georgetown has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgetown has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 night games against non-conference opponents at Capital One Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Georgetown’s last eight night games against non-conference opponents at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of UMBC’s last five road games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Georgetown ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.4).
- Georgetown ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.3%).
- UMBC ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.64).
- UMBC ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (40.6%).
Georgetown vs UMBC Prediction
The Georgetown Hoyas have the talent to blow the doors off, but they’ve had an easy schedule up to this point and this is a look-ahead spot with West Virginia, Syracuse, and Creighton on deck. The UMBC Retrievers have the shooting to hang around, and they’ve topped 90 points in back-to-back games. UMBC has scored 90-plus points in five games this season. If those shots continue to fall, this game could get interesting. Give me UMBC and the points.
