It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the Providence Friars (13-9, 3-6 Big East) welcome the Georgetown Hoyas (14-8, 4-5 Big East) to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Providence Friars Free Prediction
The Hoyas are trying to rebound after their 77-65 loss to the No. 14 Villanova Wildcats in their last matchup. One of Villanova’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 31 trips to the line, while Georgetown went 18 times. James Akinjo was Georgetown’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
In the Friars’ last game, they lost to the DePaul Blue Demons, 67-55. DePaul’s 41.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Providence, who had a mark of 27.5. The Blue Demons’ mark was above their season average of 32.1. With 15 points and eight rebounds, Providence’s Alpha Diallo had a solid game.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Jessie Govan scored a game-high 33 points and the Hoyas beat the Friars 96-90. He also put up 14 rebounds. The Hoyas had a better free throw rate (0.253 vs. 0.205) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 vs. 31.3).
This game should be a matchup of opposite tempos. Georgetown has preferred an up-tempo style of play (17th in possessions per game), while Providence has been more half-court-oriented (188th in possessions per game).
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Providence Friars Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Providence ranks 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Georgetown ranks 241st (25.4).
The Friars rank 63rd in assists per game (15.0) while the Hoyas rank 214th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Georgetown averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the country. Providence ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
The Friars rank 57th in steals per game (7.5) while the Hoyas rank 198th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
Providence blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Georgetown ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Hoyas have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgetown has defeated opponents by an average of 4.3 points.
During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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