The Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) go head-to-head with the Georgetown Hoyas (2-0) at the State Farm Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Prediction
In the Hoyas’ last outing, they topped the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 85-78. The Hoyas had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.172) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 20.7). Georgetown was lifted by Jessie Govan, who led the team in scoring with 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
The Fighting Illini easily got past the Evansville Aces in their last game, 99-60. The Fighting Illini had a much better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 29.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.648 vs. 0.434). With 18 points and six rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu put together a solid performance for Illinois.
Getting to the line could be scarce for Illinois in this showdown. The Fighting Illini rank 170th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.240, while Georgetown ranks 66th in FTA rate allowed (0.205) since last season. It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Hoyas, which ranks 321st in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Fighting Illini, which has forced the second-most turnovers in the nation (24.2 percent).
Georgetown vs. Illinois Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Illinois ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Georgetown ranks 284th (24.8).
The Hoyas rank 51st in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Fighting Illini rank 271st (33.1).
Illinois ranks 29th in steals per game (7.6) while Georgetown ranks 245th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
The Fighting Illini rank 109th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Hoyas rank 270th (15.1).
Georgetown blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which ranks 86th in the country. Illinois ranks 244th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
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