Georgetown (6-1) vs UMBC (5-4)
Game Info: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Georgetown -14.5 / UMBC +14.5 — Over/Under: 155.5
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In this article we will formulate a UMBC vs Georgetown prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 2nd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers are 5-4 this year after they defeated Morgan State by a score of 92-69 in their last game. UMBC led 37-26 at halftime and scored 55 points in the second half in the win. The Retrievers shot 48.3% from the field, 53.8% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Marcus Banks Jr. led UMBC with 14 points and six rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Retrievers defeated Howard by a score of 95-77, but they did lose to Boston University, Hampton, and St. Peter’s before that. UMBC has scored 83.1 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Bryce Johnson is averaging 15.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while UMBC is shooting 47.9% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 40.6% on three pointers this year.
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas are 6-1 this year after they defeated Albany by a score of 100-68 in their last game. Georgetown led 49-35 at halftime and added 51 points in the second half in the win. The Hoyas shot 63.1% from the field, 40.9% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Micah Peavy led Georgetown with 24 points and eight assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hoyas won three games in a row against Wagner, St. Francis, and Mount St. Mary’s. Georgetown has scored 77.7 points per game and they have allowed 63.3 points against per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 17 assists per game this season. Micah Peavy is averaging 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Georgetown is shooting 46.6% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 30.3% on three pointers this year.
Why Georgetown will beat UMBC
- UMBC has lost nine of its last 10 road games following a home win.
- Georgetown has won seven of its last eight home games against non-Conference opponents.
- UMBC has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of UMBC’s last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
- Six of Georgetown’s last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
UMBC vs Georgetown Prediction
Georgetown comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in three of their last four games. The Hoyas have played great defense so far this year, but did allow 84 points in their lone loss to Notre Dame. UMBC has won two games in a row and they have scored 92+ points in both wins. The Retrievers do have the higher shooting percentage in this matchup, but they also have three losses to three below average teams. Take Georgetown at home here.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
