The No. 14 Villanova Wildcats (17-4, 8-0 Big East) look to extend their nine-game winning streak against the Georgetown Hoyas (14-7, 4-4 Big East) at Wells Fargo Center. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Villanova Wildcats Free Prediction
In the Hoyas’ last matchup, they topped the Xavier Musketeers, 80-73. The Hoyas made 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.6). Georgetown received a boost from James Akinjo, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons in their last contest, 86-74. Villanova’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over DePaul. The Wildcats had a rate of 4.0 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Blue Demons posted a mark of 15.8. With 16 points and 11 rebounds, Saddiq Bey put together a good outing for Villanova.
After the Wildcats won both contests against the Hoyas last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Villanova won 97-73. Villanova was lights out from beyond the arc (14-31; 45.2 percent). Georgetown, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (18-21; 85.7 percent).
The high-octane offense of Villanova (13th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 116.4) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Georgetown (193rd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 102.7). The Wildcats should have the edge on that side of the ball. This game should be a matchup of conflicting styles. The up-tempo Hoyas rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Wildcats rank 328th.
Georgetown Hoyas at Villanova Wildcats Betting Pick
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Betting Notes:
Villanova ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.8) while Georgetown ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Hoyas rank 25th in rebounds per game (39.8) while the Wildcats rank 179th (35.2).
Villanova ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Georgetown ranks 190th (8.1).
The Hoyas rank 10th in assists per game (17.7) while the Wildcats rank 137th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Villanova ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Georgetown ranks 121st (3.6).
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The Hoyas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (7.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
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