Mount St. Mary’s vs Georgetown University Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/20/24

The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are visiting the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday, November 20th 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 Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction.

Georgetown Hoyas Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas have a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 63-84 loss to Notre Dame. The Hoyas are 0-3 against the spread, and 2-1 in over/under while having a 2-1 home record.

Offensively, Georgetown is averaging 72.3 points per game, which ranks 270th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.7 points per game (215th). The Hoyas shoot 41.9% from the field (290th) and 25.7% from beyond the arc (344th). The Hoyas shoot 74.5% from the free-throw line (96th) and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game (168th).

Thomas Sorber leads Georgetown in scoring with an average of 19 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds, while Jaydee Epps adds 14 points and 3 assists. Georgetown will take on S. Francis (PA), Wagner, Albany, UMBC, and West Virginia after this one.

Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Preview

The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers have a 3-1 record this season and are coming off a 66-58 win over St Francis. The Mountaineers are 2-1 against the spread, and 1-1-1 in over/under while having a 1-1 road record.

Offensively, Mount St. Mary’s is averaging 77.3 points per game, which ranks 186th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.8 points per game (231st). The Mountaineers shoot 46.9% from the field (137th), and 32.2% from beyond the arc (217th). The Mountaineers shoot 69.4% from the free-throw line (209th) and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game (64th).

Dallas Hobbs leads Mount St. Mary’s in scoring this season, with an average of 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Dola Adebayo adds 10.8 points and 8 rebounds.

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

• Georgetown has won 25 of its last 29 night games against non-conference opponents at Capital One Arena.
• Mount St. Mary’s has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
• Georgetown has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 night games against non-conference opponents at Capital One Arena.

Why the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers will win

• Georgetown has lost 14 of its last 15 night games.
• Mount St. Mary’s has won three of its last four games.
• Georgetown has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games at Capital One Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-seven of Mount St. Mary’s’ last 33 road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Each of the last three games between Mount St. Mary’s and Georgetown at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 149+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Georgetown ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.3).
• Georgetown ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.0).
• Mount St. Mary’s ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (12.5).
• Mount St. Mary’s ranks T362nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (20.3).

Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction

The Hoyas have won all six previous meetings against the Mountaineers, going for 5-1 against the spread. In their most recent meeting last year, Georgetown won 83-72 at home. In this Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs Georgetown Hoyas Prediction, Georgetown is coming as -13 home favorites. Georgetown has been mediocre this season, being in the bottom half of the nation both offensively and defensively, while falling in the bottom 100 in shooting percentages. Mount St. Mary’s score 5 more points per game than Georgetown, while allowing one point less. The Mountaineers’ shooting is better and they are a top-70 squad in the nation in rebounding. The value here is with the road dog, so take the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers to cover in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +13