Georgetown vs Villanova Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks

The Georgetown Hoyas are visiting the Villanova Wildcats on Monday, January 20th at The William B. Finneran Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Villanova Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

The Georgetown Hoyas’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Villanova Wildcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgetown Hoyas

Recent betting trends in games played between Georgetown Hoyas and Villanova Wildcats

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats game

Villanova Wildcats Preview

The Villanova Wildcats have a 12-7 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place in the Big East. The Wildcats are coming off a 75-73 win over Providence. The Wildcats are 10-9 against the spread, and 13-6 in over/under, while having a 10-1 home record.

Offensively, Villanova is averaging 77.6 points per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68 points per game (86th). The Wildcats shoot 47.9% from the field (49th) and 40.3% from beyond the arc, which is the 5th-best in the nation. The Wildcats shoot with 80.1% from the free-throw line, which is the 7th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game (248th).

Eric Dixon leads Villanova in scoring with an average of 24.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar adds 14.5 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds.

Georgetown Hoyas Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas have a 12-6 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place in the Big East. The Hoyas are coming off a 68-73 loss to DePaul. The Hoyas are 10-8 against the spread, and 5-13 in over/under while having a 2-3 road record.

Offensively, Georgetown is averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 233rd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 64.4 points per game (26th). The Hoyas shoot 46.3% from the field (110th) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (288th). The Hoyas shoot 72% from the free throw line (174th) and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (93rd).

Thomas Sorber leads Georgetown scoring this season, with an average of 14.2 points and a team-high 8.6 rebounds, while Malick Mack adds 13.9 points, 4.1, and a team-high 4.8 assists per game.  

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won 70 of its last 74 night games at Finneran Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Georgetown has lost 18 of its last 19 road games following a home loss.
• Villanova has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Finneran Pavilion.

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

• Georgetown has won 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Georgetown has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Villanova’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
• Five of Georgetown’s last six games at Finneran Pavilion have produced a total of 139+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Villanova ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.3%).
• Villanova ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.1%).
• Georgetown ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.7%).
• Georgetown ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.4).

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Head-to-Head

Villanova is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Georgetown, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Villanova won 75-47 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction

In this Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction, Villanova is coming as a -8.5 home favorites. The Wildcats have been almost perfect at home, but have failed to cover in their last three games. On the other hand, the Hoyas are coming off four consecutive losses, but are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 road games, so I expect them to keep this one close. Take the Georgetown Hoyas and lay the points on the road.