Syracuse vs Georgetown Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Georgetown Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the JMA Wireless Dome.   Let’s take a look at a Syracuse Orange vs Georgetown Hoyas pick. 

Down Season for Syracuse

It has been a down season for Syracuse but they are coming off a win in the last game. Syracuse scored 102 points against Albany and they were able to secure the 17 victory. Donnie Freeman put up 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Syracuse on the season is averaging 80.2 points while their defense is giving up 80 points per game. The offense is ranked 93rd in the league while the defense is ranked 341st. Donnie Freeman is having a strong season and he is averaging 14 points while shooting 50.5 percent from the field. 

Why Syracuse Will Beat Georgetown 

• Syracuse has won each of its last eight games at JMA Wireless Dome.
• Georgetown has lost each of its last three games at JMA Wireless Dome.
• Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last four games against Georgetown.

Georgetown Offense Looks to Bounce Back

Georgetown sits with a 7-2 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game. Georgetown ended up losing 73-60 against West Virginia. At halftime, they were up by two, but in the second half they were outscored 45-30 and that led to the defeat. Georgetown shot 37.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Jayden Epps had a strong game putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Georgetown is averaging 76.7 points while their defense is giving up 64.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 166th in the league while the defense is ranked 33rd. 

Syracuse vs Georgetown Prediction

When Syracuse is the underdog they have struggled, but when they are the favorites,  they have found success, and that success is going to continue here. Syracuse on the season is averaging 80.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Georgetown’s offense is going to find success, but not enough to keep up. Back Syracuse against the spread here.