The Georgetown Hoyas (11-4, 1-1 Big East) will be at the Cintas Center to challenge the Xavier Musketeers (9-7, 1-2 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Xavier Musketeers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Musketeers defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 82-69, while the Hoyas beat the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 68-53.
Georgetown played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.529. Maryland Eastern Shore was 0.079 and 0.381, respectively, for those same stats. The Musketeers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 23.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.438). Xavier’s Ryan Welage led the way, recording 24 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Josh LeBlanc played a pivotal role for Georgetown with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Musketeers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Xavier won 89-77. Xavier won the rebounding battle. The Musketeers had 11 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Hoyas had six and 29, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Jessie Govan has been solid recently for Georgetown, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
This contest should be a battle of opposite tempos. Georgetown prefers an up-tempo style of play (16th in possessions per game), while Xavier is slower-paced (257th in possessions per game).
Georgetown vs. Xavier Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown averages 17.5 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. Xavier ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- The Musketeers average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. The Hoyas rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (9.0).
- Xavier averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. Georgetown ranks 100th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Hoyas rank 21st in rebounds per game (41.1) while the Musketeers rank 134th (36.3).
- Georgetown ranks 125th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Xavier ranks 206th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
- The Musketeers have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Xavier has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
