The Georgetown Hoyas (7-2) welcome the SMU Mustangs (6-4) to Capital One Arena as they try to prolong their five-game home winning streak. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
SMU Mustangs at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Prediction
In the Mustangs’ last contest, they beat the Northwestern State Demons, 69-58. SMU won the rebounding battle. SMU had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. nine) and total rebounds (44 vs. 33). SMU was led by Jimmy Whitt Jr., who led the team in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Hoyas defeated the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks in their last matchup, 68-53. The Hoyas 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). With 11 points and 11 rebounds, Georgetown’s Josh LeBlanc put together a good performance.
Conflicting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Georgetown ranks 51st in possessions per game (73.2) while SMU is 344th (63.9) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Mustangs rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while the Hoyas rank 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
SMU Mustangs vs. Georgetown Hoyas Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – SMU, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgetown ranks 47th in rebounds per game (38.5) while SMU ranks 206th (34.1).
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