The Georgetown Hoyas (10-3) travel to Dunkin’ Donuts Center to go head-to-head against the Providence Friars (7-6). The Hoyas will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak. Action starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Providence Friars Betting Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Friars defeated the Texas Longhorns 70-48, while the Hoyas beat the American University Eagles 80-60.
Georgetown played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.370 (above their season average of 0.279) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 37.2). American University was 0.155 and 21.6, respectively, for those same stats. Providence, on the other hand, dominated every facet of their game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 34.8 (above their season average of 34.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below their season average of 0.470). For those same stats, Texas was 20.0 and 0.342, respectively. Alpha Diallo fueled Providence with 14 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Omer Yurtseven had a solid performance for Georgetown, recording 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Hoyas dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Georgetown won 76-67. The Hoyas’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Friars. Georgetown had a rate of 44.4, while Providence posted a mark of 27.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be an error-filled game for the Georgetown offense. Georgetown ranks 271st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Providence forces the 25th-most turnovers in the country (24.6 percent).
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Providence Friars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown ranks 17th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Providence ranks 186th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- The Friars rank 136th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Hoyas rank 252nd (17.8).
- Georgetown ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.2) while Providence ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Friars rank 15th in assists per game (17.1) while the Hoyas rank 178th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- Providence ranks 10th in steals per game (9.8) while Georgetown ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 7.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
