Georgetown Hoyas (8-8) vs. Connecticut Huskies (14-2)
January 14, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut Huskies -20.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Georgetown Hoyas will play the UConn Huskies in a Big East game on Sunday afternoon at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Georgetown has lost four of their last five games, while UConn has won four in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Georgetown vs UConn prediction.
Georgetown Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas are 8-8 (1-4) this season after they lost to Seton Hall by a score of 74-70 in their last game. Georgetown trailed 39-31 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Hoyas shot 41.8% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. Georgetown defeated DePaul by a score of 68-65 in the game prior to Seton Hall, but lost their previous three games. The Hoyas are scoring 72.3 points per game with 35.6 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per game, while allowing 72.3 points against per game this year. Jayden Epps is averaging 18.2 points per game, 2.3 rebounds per game, and 4.2 assists per game. Georgetown is shooting 42.8% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this season.
UConn Preview
The UConn Huskies are 14-2 (4-1) this year after they defeated Xavier by a score of 80-75 in their last game. UConn led 42-38 at the half and they were able to hang on for the win in the second half. The Huskies shot 54.4% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. UConn has also defeated Butler, DePaul, and St. John’s during this winning streak. The Huskies are scoring 83.3 points per game with 38.3 rebounds per game and 18.5 assists per game, while giving up 65.4 points against per game this season. Cam Spencer is averaging 15.4 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game. UConn is shooting 50.7% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year.
Georgetown vs UConn Betting Prediction
UConn comes into this game as one of the best teams in the country and they are at home, while Georgetown lost by 30 points in their last road game. The Hoyas are allowing 72.3 points against per game this season and they are facing a UConn team that is scoring 83.3 points per game. The Huskies are shooting over 50% from the field and they have scored 80 points or more in three straight games. Take the over here.
