Notre Dame vs Georgetown University Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/16/24

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are visiting the Georgetown Hoyas on Saturday, November 16th at the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction.

Georgetown Hoyas Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas has a perfect 2-0 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Big East. The Hoyas are 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under this season, while having a 2-0 home record.

Offensively, Georgetown is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 209th in the nation, while allowing 67 points per game defensively (132nd). The Hoyas are shooting with 47.9% from the field (128th), but struggle from beyond the arc, with just 26.2% (326th).

Georgetown is coming off a 69-57 win over Fairfield, not covering the spread and the game went under the 156.5-point total. The Hoyas played excellent defense, holding Fairfield into just 33% from the field, while shooting with 47%. Thomas Sorber led Georgetown’s offense with a game-high 25 points on 11-16 shooting, adding a team-high 9 rebounds.

Sorber leads Georgetown in scoring this season, with an average of 22.5 points and a team-high 11.5 rebounds. Jayden Epps adds 14.5 points and 3.5 assists. 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are undefeated this season with a 2-0 record and are tied with three more teams on the 9th place of the Atlantic Coast. The Fighting Irish are 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 in over/under this season, while having a 2-10 road record last year.

Offensively, Notre Dame almost cracks the top-60 of the nation, averaging 87.5 points per game (64th). Defensively, they are in the middle of the pack, allowing 68.5 points per game (154th). The Fighting Irish are a top-100 shooting squad in the nation, with 50.8% from the field (54th), and with 37.2% from beyond the arc (98th).

Notre Dame is coming off an 86-77 win over Buffalo, not covering the spread and the game went over the 148-point total. The Fighting Irish shot the ball very well, with 51% from the field and had three players with 19+ points. Tae Davis led Notre Dame’s offense with a game-high 27 points and 6 rebounds.

Markus Button leads Notre Dame in scoring this season, with an average of 18.5 points, 6 rebounds and a team-high 6.5 assists. Braeden Shrewsberry adds 18.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. 

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

• Notre Dame has lost each of its last 11 Saturday road games.
• Georgetown has won each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Georgetown has won the first half in each of its last three home games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Georgetown has lost 17 of its last 18 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Notre Dame has won each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
• Georgetown has lost the first half in each of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction

Georgetown leads Notre Dame 6-3 wins in their previous 9 meetings, but going for 4-5 against the spread. In their previous meeting last year, Georgetown on the road, 72-68 in overtime. In this Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction, Notre Dame is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams are perfect this season, but it’s Notre Dame who is playing a better basketball, propelled by their elite offense. The Fighting Irish score almost 10 points more than the Hoyas on average this season, while boasting superior shooting percentages and being very close defensively. Notre Dame has the edge in this matchup, so I’m taking them to cover the spread on the road in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish -2.5