Washington State (19-14) vs Georgetown (17-15)
Game Info: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00 pm (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington State +3.5 — Over/Under: 159.5
The Georgetown Hoyas are facing the Washington State Cougars on Monday, March 31st at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in this College Basketball Crown first round matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgetown Hoyas vs Washington State Cougars Prediction. We will examine:
The Washington State Cougars recent form and player performance
The Georgetown Hoyas recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington State Cougars
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgetown Hoyas
Recent betting trends in games played between the Georgetown Hoyas vs Washington State Cougars
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Georgetown Hoyas vs Washington State Cougars game
Washington State Cougars Preview
The Washington State Cougars have a 19-14 record this season and were placed 6th in the West Coast. The Cougars are coming off a 75-86 loss against San Francisco. The Cougars are 16-17 against the spread, and 18-15 in over/under.
Offensively, Washington State is averaging 78.8 points per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 78.4 points per game (333rd). The Cougars shoot with 49.1% from the field, which is the 10th-best in the nation, and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (57th). The Cougars shoot with 69.8% from the free-throw line (262nd), and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game (244th).
Cedric Coward leads Washington State in scoring with an average of 17.7 points, 3.7 assists and a team-high 7 rebounds, while Nate Calmese adds 15.2 points, 3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
Georgetown Hoyas Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas have a 17-15 record this season and were placed 7th place in the Big East. The Hoyas are coming off a 67-71 loss by DePaul. The Hoyas are 17-15 against the spread, and 14-18 in over/under.
Offensively, Georgetown is averaging 71.7 points per game, which ranks 241st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 68.8 points per game (77th). The Hoyas shoot with 44.5% from the field (180th), and with 31.8% from beyond the arc (294th). The Hoyas shoot with 70.6% from the free throw line (237th), and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game (172nd).
Micah Peavy leads Georgetown scoring this season, with an average of 16.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists, while Thomas Sorber adds 14.5 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Georgetown has won seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
- Washington State has lost each of its last four games against the Big East Conference.
- Georgetown has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last 11 Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
- Georgetown has lost each of its last six night games played at neutral venues.
- Washington State has won the first half in each of its last 14 Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgetown’s last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Twenty-five of Washington State’s last 26 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.7%).
- Washington State ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.1%).
Georgetown Hoyas vs Washington State Cougars Prediction
In this Georgetown Hoyas vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, Georgetown is coming as -3.5-point favorites. The wrong team is favored in this matchup, as Washington State have more overall wins this season and have also been better than Georgetown away from home. Washington State has a superior offense, as they score more points and have better shooting percentages, while Georgetown is only better defensively.
Washington State is coming in this matchup with a 3-1 record in their last 4 games, but they are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10. Georgetown has been struggling lately, as they are 1-5 in their last 6 games straight up, and 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Given both teams’ recent form, the value here lies with the underdog. The Cougars’ offense was clicking until their last defeat, with three straight games with 90+ points, while the Hoyas’ defense has fallen apart in their most recent games, allowing 80.6 points per game in their last 8 games, which is 12 points more than their season average. Take the Washington State Cougars and the plus points in this one.