
Villanova vs Georgetown Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Georgetown (12-6) vs. Villanova (12-7)
January 20, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova -8.5; Over/Under: 136.5
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The Georgetown Hoyas and Villanova Wildcats meet Monday in college basketball action at the Finneran Pavilion. Here’s a Villanova vs Georgetown Prediction. This article will include a Villanova vs Georgetown Pick.
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas lost to DePaul and St. John’s, and they play Providence, St. John’s, and Butler next. The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 72.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 64.4 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Thomas Sorber is averaging 14.2 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Malik Mack is averaging 13.9 points and 4.1 rebounds. Micah Peavy is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Epps is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats lost to Xavier, beat Providence, and they play Marquette, Creighton, and DePaul next. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 77.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 24.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 14.5 points and 6.8 rebounds. Jhamir Brickus is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Longino is dishing 2.1 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 70 of its last 74 night games at Finneran Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgetown has lost 18 of its last 19 road games following a home loss.
- Villanova has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Finneran Pavilion.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Georgetown has won 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgetown has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Villanova’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Five of Georgetown’s last six games at Finneran Pavilion have produced a total of 139+ points.
Villanova vs Georgetown Injury Report
The Villanova Wildcats will be without Nnanna Njoku due to a knee injury. The Georgetown Hoyas will be without Julius Halaifonua, while Jayden Epps and Thomas Sober are questionable.
Villanova vs Georgetown Prediction
The Georgetown Hoyas looked like a decent team a couple of weeks ago, but they’re riding a four-game losing streak and have scored under 70 points in all of those losses. Georgetown also just lost to DePaul at home as a six-point favorite. I doubt the Hoyas struggles are going to turnaround on the road, especially with Villanova being 10-1 SU at home. Villanova has owned Georgetown over the years with wins in nine of the last 10 games. The Villanova Wildcats are playing some of their best ball of the season right now, and they’ve covered four of their last six games as a favorite. Right when you’re ready to believe in Georgetown, it’s fallen off the wagon, and this isn’t a spot where it gets on track. I’ll lay the points with Villanova at home.