Providence vs Georgetown Basketball Picks 1-27-24
Georgetown University Hoyas (8-11) vs. Providence Friars (13-6)
January 27, 2024 12:30 pm EDT
The Line: Providence Friars -11.5; Over/Under: +143.5
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The Georgetown Hoyas are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Providence Friars look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars prediction.
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas lost to Seton Hall, UConn, Xavier and Butler during this streak. The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 72.6 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jayden Epps is averaging 18.8 points and 2.1 rebounds, while Dontrez Styles is averaging 13.4 points and 6.1 rebounds. Supreme Cook is the third double-digit scorer and Jay Heath is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 4.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars are coming off wins over DePaul and Seton Hall. The Providence Friars are averaging 73.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Devin Carter is averaging 18 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Bryce Hopkins is averaging 15.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Josh Oduro is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Pierre is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars prediction
The Georgetown Hoyas are looking worse and worse by the week, and their defense is a massive concern. Georgetown has allowed 80 or more points in each of its last three games. Georgetown has allowed a combined 182 points in games against Butler and Xavier. No good. The Providence Friars have the offense to give Georgetown fits, they’re great defensively and 10-2 SU at home. Providence has covered 7 of its last 10 games. The line is steep, but the Friars should handle it. I’ll lay the points.