Jacksonville Dolphins at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Odds

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The Georgetown Hoyas will commence their season when they square off with the Jacksonville Dolphins (0-1) at Verizon Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

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The last time the Dolphins played, they lost big to the UAB Blazers, 96-67. Jacksonville’s Devin Harris recorded 16 points, five rebounds and five assists in the contest. UAB did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (18-22; 81.8 percent). Jacksonville, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.7 vs. 19.4). Last season, Georgetown did not reach the tournament following a 14-18 regular season campaign. It could be an error-filled game for the Georgetown offense. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, Georgetown ranks 289th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Jacksonville forced the 60th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent). Also, the Dolphins’ 29th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.550) will clash against the Hoyas’ 53rd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.474).

Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Georgetown Hoyas Prediction

Predictions: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2016-Present):

  • The Hoyas rank 74th in assists per game (15.0) while the Dolphins rank 228th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • Georgetown ranks 161st in rebounds per game (35.7) while Jacksonville ranks 281st (32.6).
  • Georgetown ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.6) while Jacksonville ranks 266th (1.9).
  • The Dolphins rank 20th in steals per game (8.0) while the Hoyas rank 237th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • Jacksonville ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Georgetown ranks 260th (18.4).