The Butler Bulldogs (9-4) welcome the Georgetown Hoyas (10-3) to Hinkle Fieldhouse as they look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas at Butler Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Hoyas come in on a high note after defeating the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks in their last contest, 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). Josh LeBlanc had a good outing for Georgetown, recording 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Bulldogs were in action, they easily got past the Miami (OH) RedHawks, 90-68. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.207 vs. 0.095) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.2 vs. 23.5). With 17 points and seven rebounds, Butler’s Paul Jorgensen had a good game.
Butler could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Butler ranks 32nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Georgetown forces the 99th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent). It will also be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Hoyas rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Bulldogs rank 341st.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Jessie Govan (0 points) has been great for the Hoyas while Jorgensen (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Bulldogs.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Hoyas won the last game 87-83. Georgetown had a much better free throw rate (0.373 vs. 0.242). Butler, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 18.0).
Georgetown Hoyas at Butler Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgetown ranks 19th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Butler ranks 240th (31.8).
The Bulldogs rank 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while the Hoyas rank 231st (26.1).
Butler ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Georgetown ranks 184th (8.5).
The Bulldogs rank 16th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Hoyas rank 153rd (14.2).
Georgetown ranks 64th in blocks per game (4.0) while Butler ranks 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Hoyas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (8.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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