Xavier Musketeers guard Roddie Anderson III (0) drives the ball in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and Creighton Bluejays, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Cintas Center in Cincinnati.
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Xavier vs Georgetown Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Xavier Muskateers Georgetown Hoyas
Team Records 9-4 8-4
Where Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
When Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time 08:30 PM EST
TV FS1

In this article we will formulate a Xavier vs Georgetown prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 20th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview

The Xavier Musketeers are 8-4 (0-1) this season after they lost to Creighton by a score of 98-57 in their last game. Xavier trailed 49-22 at halftime and allowed 49 more points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Musketeers shot 36% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Malik Messina-Moore led Xavier with 14 points and five rebounds, while Roddie Anderson III added 12 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Xavier defeated Missouri State by a score of 75-57 and Cincinnati by a score of 79-74. The Musketeers have scored 76.6 points per game with 35.6 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.7 points against per game this season. Tre Carroll is averaging 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Roddie Anderson III is averaging 12.6 points and 2.7 assists per game for the Musketeers. Xavier is shooting 42% from the field, 67.1% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season. 

Georgetown Hoyas Betting Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas are 8-3 (1-0) this year after they defeated Marquette by a score of 78-69 in their last game. Georgetown led 37-33 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half to secure the win. The Hoyas shot 47% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. Julius Halaifonua led Georgetown with 21 points and six rebounds, while Jeremiah Williams added 15 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Georgetown defeated St. Peter’s by a score of 76-68, but lost to North Carolina by a score of 81-61 before that. The Hoyas have scored 78.2 points per game with 37.4 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Malik Mack is averaging 14.6 points and 4.5 assists per game, while KJ Lewis is averaging 14.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Hoyas. Georgetown is shooting 44.0% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 28.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win

  • Georgetown has won 16 of its last 17 games at Capital One Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

  • Xavier has won each of its last six Saturday games against Georgetown.
  • Georgetown has lost 33 of its last 41 games against the Big East Conference at Capital One Arena.

Total Points Facts

  • Ten of Georgetown’s last 11 games against the Big East Conference Conference at Capital One Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
  • Six of Xavier’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.

Xavier vs Georgetown Prediction 

Xavier comes into this contest looking to bounce back from a terrible game against Creighton, but they will be on the road here. The Musketeers are shooting 42% from the field this year and they have scored 75+ in four of their last five. Georgetown has won three of their last four games, but needed overtime to escape against St. Peter’s two games ago. The Hoyas are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored at least 76 points in three of their last four. I don’t think either team in this contest is very good, but I can’t back Xavier after how they played last time out. Take Georgetown to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Georgetown -4.5

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