| MATCHUP | Georgetown Hoyas | Villanova Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-17 | 24-7 |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas beat Providence and DePaul. Georgetown has lost 7 of its last 9 games.
The Georgetown Hoyas are averaging 75.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 42.6 percent shooting. KJ Lewis is averaging 15.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Malik Mack is averaging 14.5 points and 3.1 rebounds. Vince Iwuchukwu is the third double-digit scorer and Julius Halaifonua is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Georgetown Hoyas are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Georgetown Hoyas are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats beat DePaul and Xavier. Villanova has won 10 of its last 13 games.
The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 77.1 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 45 percent shooting. Tyler Perkins is averaging 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 12.5 points and 3.2 rebounds. Bryce Lindsay is the third double-digit scorer and Duke Brennan is dishing 2 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgetown has lost nine of its last 10 games against conference opponents at Madison Square Garden.
- Georgetown has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Villanova has lost four of its last five games against conference opponents at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgetown’s last 11 night games against the Big East Conference at Madison Square Garden has produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Eight of Villanova’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Madison Square Garden have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.0).
- Villanova ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.6).
Georgetown vs Villanova Prediction
Georgetown hasn’t been able to string together good performances this season and I doubt things improve on the end of a back-to-back. Villanova won both games against Georgetown this season comfortably and is 19-12 ATS on the season. Villanova hasn’t gotten respect from oddsmakers all season but this is a good team. Georgetown isn’t. I don’t expect much of a fight from the Hoyas. Give me Villanova and the chalk on Thursday night.