Seton Hall Pirates vs. Georgetown Hoyas Free Prediction 03/02/19

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The Georgetown Hoyas (17-11, 7-8 Big East) wrap up their home schedule at Capital One Arena against the Seton Hall Pirates (16-11, 7-8 Big East). Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Georgetown Hoyas Betting Odds

In their last game, the Hoyas defeated the DePaul Blue Demons, 82-73, while the Pirates lost to the St. John’s Red Storm, 78-70.

Georgetown dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.169 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 16.1). DePaul was 0.081 and 18.4, respectively, for those same stats. Seton Hall, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.9 (above their season average of 27.5). Jessie Govan had a solid outing for Georgetown with 26 points and six rebounds. Seton Hall was lifted by Myles Powell, who contributed 26 points.

In their first matchup this season, Powell led the Pirates to a 90-75 victory. He scored a game-high 30 points. Seton Hall’s 0.311 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Georgetown, who had a mark of 0.156.

It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Hoyas (ranked 20th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Pirates (140th in possessions per game).

Seton Hall Pirates at Georgetown Hoyas Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Georgetown ranks sixth in assists per game (17.5) while Seton Hall ranks 159th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • The Pirates average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. The Hoyas rank 202nd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • Seton Hall ranks 164th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9) while Georgetown ranks 255th (25.8).
  • The Hoyas rank 20th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Pirates rank 166th (34.9).
  • Georgetown ranks 57th in blocks per game (4.0) while Seton Hall ranks 186th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
  • The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 2.1 for the season.