Samford Bulldogs at Georgetown Hoyas Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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It will be a showdown between two outstanding offenses when the Georgetown Hoyas (8-3) clash with the Samford Bulldogs (6-7) at Capital One Arena. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Samford Bulldogs at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Hoyas had no trouble getting past the UMBC Retrievers, 81-55, while the Bulldogs lost big to the Alabama Crimson Tide, 105-87.

Georgetown dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (below their season average of 36.6) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 18.7). UMBC had marks of 17.1 and 17.8, respectively, for those same stats. Samford, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 vs. 27.3). Omer Yurtseven was a key piece for Georgetown with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Josh Sharkey, meanwhile led the way for Samford, contributing 18 points and 15 assists.

The offensive glass could be a major advantage for Georgetown in this showdown. The Hoyas rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 percent), while Samford ranks 301st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).

Samford Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Georgetown averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Samford ranks 216th in assists allowed per game (17.0).
  • The Hoyas rank 21st in blocks per game (5.4) while the Bulldogs rank 111th (2.9).
  • Georgetown ranks 213th in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while Samford ranks 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (29.2).
  • The Hoyas rank 33rd in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Bulldogs rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
  • Samford ranks 56th in steals per game (7.8) while Georgetown ranks 160th in steals allowed per game (8.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Samford has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.