Fairfield vs Georgetown University Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/9/24

The Fairfield Stags are visiting the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, November 9th 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 Fairfield Stags vs. Georgetown Hoyas Prediction.

Georgetown Hoyas Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas are coming off a disappointing season with a 9-23 record, placing 10th in the Big East with a 2-18 conference record. Georgetown had a below-average home record of 7-12 and struggled on the road with 2-10. The Hoyas were 13-18 against the spread and 18-12-1 in over/under.

In their season opener on Wednesday, the Hoyas won Lehigh at home, 85-77. Georgetown failed to cover the -13.5-point spread and the game went over the 149-point total. The Hoyas’ 85 points were 142nd in the nation, while their 77 points allowed were 245th. Georgetown struggled from beyond the arc, as they shot with just 23%, but they dominated the paint, grabbing 115 rebounds more than Lehigh (39-24) and blocking 8 of their shots.  

Senior guard Micah Peavy and freshman forward Thomas Sorber led Georgetown’s offense with 18 points apiece. Sorber also grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds for a monster double-double.   

Fairfield Stags Preview

The Fairfield Stags finished last season with an overall record of 19-12, placing 3rd in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) with a 13-5 record. Charlotte had a strong home record of 13-2 with a 10-4 ATS, while they were 5-7 on the road. The 49ers were 15-14 against the spread and 13-15-1 in over/under.

In their season opener on Monday, the Stags lost on the road to Rhode Island, 58-96. Fairfield failed to cover the +11.5-point spread and the game went over the 148.5-point total. The Stags’ 58 points were bottom-30 in the nation (334th), while their 96 points allowed were even worse at 352. Fairfield had one of the worst offensive performances of the opening day, as they shot just 27% from the field and 14% from downtown.

The Stags had only one player in double-digit scoring, senior forward Louis Bleechmore with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Fairfield will take on New Hampshire and Drexel after this game.

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

• Fairfield has lost seven of its last eight away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Georgetown has won four of its last five-day games at Capital One Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Fairfield has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Big East Conference.

Why the Fairfield Stags will win

• Georgetown has lost each of its last eight games at Capital One Arena.
• Fairfield has won each of its last seven-day games.
• Georgetown has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games at Capital One Arena.

Fairfield Stags vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction

Georgetown has won both previous meetings against Fairfield but failed to cover the spread in both. In this Fairfield Stags vs. Georgetown Hoyas Prediction, Georgetown is coming as a big -15-point home favorite. Georgetown is projected as #122 in the nation this season, while Fairfield is projected at #285. Fairfield posted some of the lowest numbers in the nation both offensively and defensively in their opener and going against Georgetown on the road will not make things easier. I expect a convincing home victory by the hosts so take Georgetown and lay the points at home.