Creighton vs Georgetown University Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

The Creighton Bluejays are visiting the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday, December 18th 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 Creighton Bluejays vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction.

Georgetown Hoyas Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas have an 8-2 record this season and are coming off a 75-71 win in Syracuse. The Hoyas are 5-5 against the spread, and 4-6 in over/under, while having a 7-1 home record.

Offensively, Georgetown is averaging 76.5 points per game, which ranks 171st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 64.9 points per game (40th). The Hoyas shoot 46.1% from the field (142nd) and 28.7% from beyond the arc (339th). The Hoyas shoot 75.2% from the free throw line (73rd) and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game (140th).

Thomas Sorber leads Georgetown scoring this season, with an average of 15.5 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds, while Jayden Epps adds 15.5 points. Georgetown will meet Seton Hall, Coppin State, and Xavier after this game.

Creighton Bluejays Preview

The Creighton Bluejays have a 7-4 record this season and are coming off a 75-83 loss in Alabama. The Bluejays are 4-6-1 against the spread, and 4-7 in over/under while having a 0-1 road record. 

Offensively, Creighton is averaging 77.7 points per game, which ranks 138th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.5 points per game (136th). The Bluejays shoot 47% from the field (110th) and 33.3% from beyond the arc (202nd). The Bluejays shoot 79.4% from the free-throw line (17th) and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game (48th).

Ryan Kalkbrenner leads Creighton in scoring with an average of 17.4 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds, while Pop Isaacs adds 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

• Georgetown has won seven of its last eight home games.
• Georgetown has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

• Georgetown has lost each of its last 20 night games against the Big East Conference.
• Creighton has won each of its last six games against Georgetown.
• Creighton has won the first half in each of its last six games against Georgetown.

Creighton Bluejays vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction

Creighton is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings against Georgetown, and 5-1 against the spread. In their most recent meeting back in February, the Bluejays won 94-72 at home. In this Creighton Bluejays vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction, Creighton is coming as a -3.5 road favorites. Creighton is better offensively, scoring 1.2 points more than Georgetown, while Georgetown is better defensively, allowing 4.6 points less. Both teams have been playing very good defense this season, allowing 134.4 points per game combined, and as a result, they have been involved mostly in lower-scoring games this season, going for 13-8 to the under combined. I expect another low-scoring affair today, so take the under.