The Georgetown Hoyas (19-12, 9-9 Big East), 2.5-point underdogs, go head-to-head against the Seton Hall Pirates (18-12, 9-9 Big East) in the Big East Conference Tourney at Madison Square Garden. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 151.5 points and it gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Seton Hall Pirates ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Pirates (3-point favorites) defeated the 23rd-ranked Villanova Wildcats 79-75 in their last matchup, while the Hoyas (9-point underdog) beat the 16th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles 86-84 in their last game. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Seton Hall game went 13 points over the projected point total of 141, while the Georgetown game went 15.5 points over the projected point total of 154.5.
The Hoyas knocked down 29 of their 39 free throws (74.4 percent) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.547). The Pirates, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 16.0) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 28.3). Seton Hall received a boost from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who put up 12 points and 18 rebounds. James Akinjo, meanwhile had a good outing for Georgetown, putting up 25 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Hoyas matchups have typically gone over the O/U total (61.3 percent). Georgetown is 19-12 straight up (SU), but they are just 13-17-1 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Georgetown, games including the Pirates have a tendency to go under the projected point total (60.0 percent). Additionally, Seton Hall is 18-12 SU and 14-16 ATS.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Hoyas will look to push the more methodical Pirates. The Hoyas rank 14th in possessions per game while the Pirates are 123rd.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Seton Hall Pirates Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown ranks 13th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Seton Hall ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Hoyas average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. The Pirates rank 192nd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- Seton Hall ranks 195th in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while Georgetown ranks 282nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Hoyas rank 14th in assists per game (16.9) while the Pirates rank 170th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- Seton Hall averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. Georgetown ranks 213th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoyas are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Pirates are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Georgetown has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Seton Hall has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Pirates have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Seton Hall has defeated opponents by an average of 2.2 points.
