UMBC vs Georgetown Prediction 12/3/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 28, 2025; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Georgetown Hoyas guard Malik Mack (2) controls the ball against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the first half during the ESPN Events Invitational at State Farm Field House. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
UMBC Retrievers
Georgetown Hoyas
Team Records
5-2
5-2
Where
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
When
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time
08:00 PM EST
TV
truTV
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.
