The 12th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (16-5, 8-1 Big East) will be at Capital One Arena to challenge the Georgetown Hoyas (13-9, 3-6 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Seton Hall Pirates at Georgetown Hoyas Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Hoyas barely escaped the St. John’s Red Storm, 73-72, while the Pirates lost to the Xavier Musketeers, 74-62.
Georgetown dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (below their season average of 33.9) and a free throw rate of 0.206 (below their season average of 0.263). St. John’s was 22.5 and 0.182, respectively, for those same stats. Seton Hall, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 17.2). Omer Yurtseven was a key piece for Georgetown with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jared Rhoden had a good game for Seton Hall, putting up 13 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Quincy McKnight led the Pirates to a 78-62 win. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists. Seton Hall’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Georgetown. The Pirates had a rate of 0.352, while the Hoyas posted a mark of 0.129.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Georgetown in this meeting. The Hoyas currently rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while Seton Hall ranks 275th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
Seton Hall Pirates at Georgetown Hoyas Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seton Hall ranks 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Georgetown ranks 270th (25.5).
- The Pirates rank 57th in steals per game (7.7) while the Hoyas rank 203rd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Georgetown ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while Seton Hall ranks 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Hoyas average 39.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. The Pirates rank 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Seton Hall ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Georgetown ranks 223rd (14.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoyas have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgetown has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
