The 14th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (17-4, 8-0 Big East) welcome the Georgetown Hoyas (14-7, 4-4 Big East) to Wells Fargo Center. The Wildcats look to extend their nine-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 86-74, while the Hoyas beat the Xavier Musketeers 80-73.
Georgetown played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.286 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.6). Xavier was 0.121 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Wildcats, meanwhile, had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 4.0 (better than their season average of 15.8) and held the Blue Demons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 32.5). Villanova’s Saddiq Bey led the way, putting up 16 points and 11 rebounds. Georgetown, meanwhile, was lifted by James Akinjo, who finished with 23 points, five rebounds and five steals.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last contest, Villanova won 97-73. Villanova launched 31 three pointers, making 14 of them (45.2 percent), while Georgetown was just 3-17 (17.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-powered offense of Villanova (13th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 116.4) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Georgetown (193rd in the country with a defensive efficiency of 102.7). The Wildcats figure to have the edge on that end of the court. It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the aggressively-paced Hoyas rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Wildcats rank 328th.
Georgetown at Villanova Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Villanova averages 29.8 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. Georgetown ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- The Hoyas rank 10th in assists per game (17.7) while the Wildcats rank 137th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Villanova ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Georgetown ranks 121st (3.6).
- The Hoyas rank 25th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Wildcats rank 179th (35.2).
- Villanova ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Georgetown ranks 190th (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 9.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
