UMBC vs Georgetown Prediction 12/3/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UMBC Retrievers and the Georgetown Hoyas meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UMBC Retrievers vs. Georgetown Hoyas prediction.

UMBC Retrievers Recap

The UMBC Retrievers come into this game looking to add on to their 71-57 win over Delaware State last time out to sit at 5-2 on the year. After this game, UMBC will head on the road for a game against Bucknell.

Retrievers Win Back-To-Back Games

Jah’Likai King leads UMBC in scoring and rebounding with 12.9 PPG and 6 RPG while DJ Armstrong Jr. has 12 PPG with 2.6 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for UMBC so far this season. Josh Odunowo has 9.5 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Ace Valentine has 9.2 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 5.2 APG to lead UMBC in assists so far this season. Daylon Dickerson has 9 PPG with 4.9 RPG as well this season for UMBC. As a team, UMBC is averaging 74.6 PPG on 46% shooting from the field, 34.8% from three and 68.9% from the foul line this season.

Georgetown Hoyas Recap

The Georgetown Hoyas come into this game looking to rebound from their 78-65 loss at the hands of Miami last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, Georgetown will head on the road for a game against North Carolina.

Hoyas Drop Back-To-Back Games

Malik Mack leads Georgetown in scoring and assists with 16.7 PPG and 4.3 APG along with 3.6 RPG while KJ Lewis has 16.6 PPG with a team-high 6.1 RPG to lead the Hoyas in rebounding along with 3 APG and a team-high 2.7 APG. Caleb Williams has 12 PPG with 5.6 RPG and Vince Iwuchukwu has 11.8 PPG with 4 RPG as well to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Georgetown so far this season. As a team, Georgetown is averaging 79.3 PPG on 43.1% shooting from the field, 28.4% from three and 75% fro the foul line this season.

UMBC Retrievers @ Georgetown Hoyas Betting Trends: December 3, 2025

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

• UMBC has lost each of its last 13 road games following a home win.
• Georgetown has won each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at Capital One Arena.
• Georgetown has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents at Capital One Arena.

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• UMBC has won four of its last five games.
• Georgetown has lost 26 of its last 33 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Georgetown has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Georgetown’s last four games at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Twelve of UMBC’s last 14 night games have produced a total of 151+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Georgetown ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.0%).
• Georgetown ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.4).
• UMBC ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (8.6).
• UMBC ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.6).

UMBC Retrievers vs. Georgetown Hoyas Prediction

I’m on UMBC and the points here. I think the Retrievers will be up for this in-state matchup and Georgetown is in a bit of a look-ahead spot with UNC on deck. UMBC at times has been able to give Georgetown a fight and I think they could bring it here too. Give me UMBC and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UMBC +17.5