Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars 2/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Georgetown Hoyas will go against the #20 Providence Friars in NCAAB action in Amica Mutual Pavilion, RI, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET.
The Georgetown Hoyas were the Big East’s doormats in recent seasons, but they made significant strides this year and ended a protracted multi-year drought by winning a conference game.
On January 24, they defeated DePaul 81-76, but since then, they dropped three straight games to drop to 6-18 overall and 1-12 in the Big East. However, they paid for each of those three defeats.
They suffered heartbreaking losses at Creighton (63-53), 75-73 at St. John’s (as a 10-point underdog), and UConn (68-62) on Saturday (as a 13.5-point favorite). They are therefore playing well and were recently fierce competitors.
Brandon Murray improved as he scored 21 points in the UConn defeat. Primo Spears, who makes 16.1 points per game, is ahead of him on the squad with a 14.8-point per-game average. By KenPom, Georgetown is rated No. 211.
- The Georgetown University Hoyas are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The Georgetown Hoyas are 1-13 SU in their last 14 matches.
- The Hoyas are 3-12 SU in their last 15 games with the Providence Friars.
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Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars Predictions 2/8/2023
Due to their 17-6 overall record and 9-3 Big East record, the Providence Friars earned their spot in the top 20. They are only 1.5 games behind Xavier and Marquette in the standings going into this game.
Last Wednesday, the Friars had a great chance to go closer to Xavier, but they lost 85-83 in overtime. In a thrilling contest, Providence overcame a 14-point deficit to force OT.
Ed Croswell added 21 points, while Noah Locke led Providence with 22 points. Bryce Hopkins contributed 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Devin Carter added 15 points.
They presently average 71.1 points per game, ranking 187th in college basketball, while shooting 43.6% from the field. The Hoyas are making 69.7% of their free throw attempts and 31.6% of their 3-point attempts (137 of 433).
Georgetown averages 36.3 rebounds per game and has 280 total assists for a passing efficiency rating of 291st in the country.
They turn the ball over 12.2 times a game, giving up possession, and as a basketball team, they incur 14.7 personal fouls per game.
- The Providence Friars are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 7 of Providence’s last 10 matches.
- The Friars are 12-3 SU in their last 15 matches.
Georgetown Hoyas vs #20 Providence Friars. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Georgetown Hoyas. Although Georgetown had trouble winning games, they were recently reliable when it comes to covering the spread.
The Hoyas won six straight games while covering the spread thanks to increased defensive vigilance.
In contrast to their season average of 77 points allowed per game, they have only allowed 70 points per game during their last four contests.
Additionally, they recently had success covering against some of the top Big East squads, including Xavier, UConn, St. John’s, and Creighton. Georgetown will win to a predicted score of 81-67.
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Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars 2/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion, RI
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
TV: CBSS
NCAAB Odds: Georgetown Hoyas +13
NCAAB Totals: 147