It will be a showdown between two great offenses when the Georgetown Hoyas (9-3) go head-to-head against the Howard Bison (6-7) at Capital One Arena. Action starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Howard Bison vs. Georgetown Hoyas ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Hoyas defeated the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 68-53, while the Bison had no trouble getting past the Washington Adventist Shock 115-91.
Howard played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.564 and a turnover percentage of 10.1. For those same stats, Washington Adventist had marks of 0.419 and 13.6, respectively. The Hoyas, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.079) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.529 vs. 0.381). Josh LeBlanc had a solid performance for Georgetown, putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds. Howard was lifted by Chad Lott, who put up 27 points and eight rebounds.
The Hoyas won the sole game between these two teams last year, 81-67. One of Georgetown’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Bison were just 3-8 (37.5 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Bison’s RJ Cole has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Jessie Govan has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Hoyas.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that features two of the NCAA’s more fast-breaking teams. Georgetown ranks 32nd in possessions per game (75.2) and Howard is 12th (77.4). The Bison should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 15th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent). Conversely, the Hoyas force the 98th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.2 percent).
Howard vs. Georgetown Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown averages 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Howard ranks 239th in rebounds allowed per game (41.0).
- The Bison rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Hoyas rank 101st (3.8).
- Howard ranks 166th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Georgetown ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
- The Hoyas rank 30th in assists per game (16.8) while the Bison rank 200th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Howard ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Georgetown ranks 167th (8.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoyas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 91.8 points per game (9.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (9.3 below their season average).
