The Xavier Musketeers (11-10, 3-5 Big East) will be at Capital One Arena to clash with the Georgetown Hoyas (13-7, 3-4 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Georgetown Hoyas Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hoyas defeated the St. John’s Red Storm, 89-78, while the Musketeers fell to the 12th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 87-82.
The Hoyas knocked down 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and held the Red Storm to an effective field goal percentage of 0.428 (below their season average of 0.556). Xavier, meanwhile, held Marquette to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.8 (below their season average of 28.8). Georgetown received a boost from Mac McClung, who finished with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. Tyrique Jones, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Xavier with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Zach Hankins led the Musketeers to an 81-75 victory. He registered a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Musketeers’ 5.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hoyas, who had a rate of 9.6.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite paces. Georgetown prefers to play up-tempo (14th in possessions per game), while Xavier is methodical (277th in possessions per game).
Xavier Musketeers at Georgetown Hoyas Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown averages 17.7 assists per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. Xavier ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Musketeers rank 139th in steals per game (6.1) while the Hoyas rank 200th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- Xavier blocks 3.5 opponent shots per game, which ranks 98th in the country. Georgetown ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Hoyas rank 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Musketeers rank 244th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- Georgetown ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Xavier ranks 127th (36.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
- The Musketeers have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Xavier has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
